Which of the following statement about TRIAC is incorrect?

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Analog Electronics - Quiz(MCQ)

Any one of its main terminals can be used either as cathode or as anode

It can be triggered in response to both positive and negative gate terminals

It is not particularly suited to A.C. or mains power control

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : It is not particularly suited to A.C. or mains power control

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