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Types of Variable Speed Drives
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Types of Variable Speed Drives: Construction, Working & Applications

Here is a detailed explanation on types of variable speed drives, including their construction, working principles, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), also known as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs), are devices or systems used to control the speed and torque of motors by varying the frequency, voltage or […]

DIAC Symbol Construction Working
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Diac Symbol, Construction, VI Characteristics and Applications

The Diac is basically a two-terminal device. Here we will discuss the symbol, construction, VI characteristics, advantages, disadvantages and applications of Diac. It is such a combination of semiconductor layers that allows triggering in both directions. The Diac is used as a triggering device for the TRIAC circuits. What is a DIAC? A DIAC (Diode […]