Both pairs offer the benefit of high current gain, making them ideal for applications that need significant current amplification or switching. However, they do come with some drawbacks, including slower response times and greater input capacitance compared to a single BJT.
Opto-TRIACs are used to control power TRIACs while ensuring electrical isolation. Solid State Relays (SSR) are constructed using these opto-TRIACs.
There are two types of opto-TRIACs, and so the SSRs, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Random phase opto-TRIACs activate the main TRIAC immediately upon receiving a control signal. In contrast, zero-crossing opto-TRIACs, which include a built-in zero-crossing detector, only trigger the main TRIAC when the AC voltage is close to zero.
The zero-crossing opto-TRIACs help reduce inrush current and minimize EMI without requiring additional circuitry. However, their application is limited to resistive and low-inductive loads, primarily for on-off control, as they are not suitable for PWM dimmers or motor speed control. Zero crossing opto-triacs are also unsuitable for high-inductive loads due to the phase lag between voltage and current.
On the other hand, random phase opto-TRIACs are suitbale for phase control applications, such as dimmers and motor speed controllers. It is also compatible with both resistive and inductive loads. An additional circuit, such as a snubber required to minimize EMIs.
Signals are analyzed to extract useful information. It helps identify patterns, filtering unwanted noise, detect anomalies in sensor readings, enhancing audio quality, stabilising control systems, etc.
Any periodic signal can be broken down into sine waves of different frequencies. For example, a square wave can be constructed by adding together odd harmonics of sine waves of decreasing amplitude.
A signal analyzed in both the time domain (amplitude vs. time) and the frequency domain (amplitude vs. frequency). Time domain signals are converted to the frequency domain because it provides better insights of the signal’s components.
Fourier transform is used to convert a time function into a sum of sine waves with different frequencies, amplitudes, and phase shifts.
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A solder must be melted to a fully liquid state for good wetting. If it only reaches the plastic state ( between solid and liquid), can lead to poor connections. Some alloys, like 63/37, are known as eutectic solder, melt and solidify at the same temperature, making them more suitable for electronics work. However, the 60/40 alloy produces more shinier joints.
In recent years, many consumer electronic devices have shifted to lead-free solders. However, many local manufacturers and repair shops still prefer leaded solders due to the lower cost and their inability to match the performance of leaded solders, which often require higher temperatures to work effectively.
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This circuit is suitable for frequencies in the few kHz range. For higher switching frequencies, more complex driving circuits, like totem pole configurations are used.
Please ensure the Vgs of the MOSFETs is appropriate for the input voltage levels.
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Opto-TRIACs are used to control power TRIACs while ensuring electrical isolation. Solid State Relays (SSR) are constructed using these opto-TRIACs.
There are two types of opto-TRIACs, and so the SSRs, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Random phase opto-TRIACs activate the main TRIAC immediately upon receiving a control signal. In contrast, zero-crossing opto-TRIACs, which include a built-in zero-crossing detector, only trigger the main TRIAC when the AC voltage is close to zero.
The zero-crossing opto-TRIACs help reduce inrush current and minimize EMI without requiring additional circuitry. However, their application is limited to resistive and low-inductive loads, primarily for on-off control, as they are not suitable for PWM dimmers or motor speed control. Zero crossing opto-triacs are also unsuitable for high-inductive loads due to the phase lag between voltage and current.
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