Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The trigger operation of the diac is similar to that of a unijunction transistor, except the diac is a uni-directional device.
2. There are three schematic symbols for the diac.
3. When voltage is applied to the diac, it remains in the turned-on state until the applied voltage reaches a predetermined level.
4. The breakover voltage of a diac will most often range between plus or minus16 volts and plus or minus 32 volts.
5. The SBS has a gate lead that permits some control over the breakover voltage.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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