Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

15.1.1 Interfacing

 

· Outputs are sensitive to power spikes and might inadvertently turn on when there are transient voltage spikes. A resistor may need to be put in parallel with a load to ensure enough current is drawn to turn on the triac. The resistor size can be determined by

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15.1.1.1 - Relays

15.1.1.2 - Transistors

15.1.1.3 - Triacs