AC Thyristor Operation

thyristor type

SCR

SCR w/load

TRIAC

triggering angle (rad)

1

resistive load (R)

1.25

inductive load (

X

L

)

0

Select from an SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) or a TRIAC (TRIode for Alternating Current) to observe the output voltage characteristics. Load current is optionally shown for a resistive as well as for a resistive-inductive load.