Question 207Electricity & Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief

A) triac thyristor is the correct answer. The electronic symbol of figure "9" represents a triac thyristor, which is a three-terminal semiconductor device used for controlling alternating current (AC) circuits. Triacs are commonly used in applications such as light dimmers, motor controls, and other power electronics where bidirectional control of AC power is required. The other options are incorrect because: B) a zener diode is a two-terminal semiconductor device used for voltage regulation, C) a diac trigger diode is a two-terminal semiconductor device used for triggering triacs or thyristors, and D) a diode rectifier is a two-terminal semiconductor device used for converting AC to DC.