trigger diode

Definitions

Electronics

• A bi-directional avalanche diode with two terminals and three layers, which conducts symmetrically. It allows current to flow when the breakover voltage is exceeded in either direction. Also called diac, or three-layer diode.
• synonymthree-layer diode

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