the_merovingian
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optotriac
I'm trying to design a circuit to control a lamp using a triac and MCU.
Ignoring the zero-cross / timing issues at the moment, I have a couple basic queries about the use of an opto-triac (MOC3020).
Taking the circuit in Figure 5 of the datasheet PDF (**broken link removed**) as an example.
1. Which lamps are classed a 'resistive' and which are classed as 'inductive'? I'm assuming a standard incandescent lamp is a 'resistive' load.
2. For the resistor that sits on pin 6 - what wattage does this need to be to safely control an 80W lamp from a 220Vac UK (50Hz) supply? (If there is any maths involved I'd appreciate the equations to understand for the future)
3. Would a BTA26-600B be suitable triac (http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheet/stmicroelectronics/7470.pdf)?
Thanks in advance.
I'm trying to design a circuit to control a lamp using a triac and MCU.
Ignoring the zero-cross / timing issues at the moment, I have a couple basic queries about the use of an opto-triac (MOC3020).
Taking the circuit in Figure 5 of the datasheet PDF (**broken link removed**) as an example.
1. Which lamps are classed a 'resistive' and which are classed as 'inductive'? I'm assuming a standard incandescent lamp is a 'resistive' load.
2. For the resistor that sits on pin 6 - what wattage does this need to be to safely control an 80W lamp from a 220Vac UK (50Hz) supply? (If there is any maths involved I'd appreciate the equations to understand for the future)
3. Would a BTA26-600B be suitable triac (http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheet/stmicroelectronics/7470.pdf)?
Thanks in advance.