Describe the most common use for DIACs.

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DIACs are most commonly used as a triggering device for TRIACs. Each time the DIAC turns on, it allows current to flow through the TRIAC gate, thus turning the TRIAC on. The DIAC is used in conjunction with the TRIAC to provide full-wave control of AC signals.

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