Describe the disadvantages of TRIACs when compared to SCRs.

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TRIACs have disadvantages when compared to SCRs. TRIACs have current ratings as high as 25 amperes, but SCRs are available with current ratings as high as 1400 amperes. A TRIAC's maximum voltage rating is 500 volts, compared to an SCR's 2600 volts. TRIACs are designed for low frequency (50 to 400 hertz) whereas SCRs can handle up to 30,000 hertz. TRIACs also have difficulty switching power to inductive loads.

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