REDUCED HYSTERESIS DIAC-TRIAC PHASE/POWER CONTROL

This is a Reduced Hysteresis Diac-Triac Phase/Power Control circuit. This circuit is used
to control from 5% to 95% of full load power. This circuit can decrease the hysteresis
effect to a reasonable region. It can be done because this circuit uses second RC
phase-shift network. Beside that, the second RC phase-shift network also extends the
range on control. This circuit can be used to vary the supply voltage. Here is the circuit:

The phase-shifted voltage is formed by the large R1 and C1 that is charged primarily through R3.
After the diac triggered, the hysteresis is reduced and the C2 is enabled to recharge C1 and the
range of phase-shift across C1 is increased. When the R1 reach the maximum resistance, the R3
must be adjusted so that the circuit just drop out of the conduction. [Circuits schematic diagram
source: littlefuse.com

Temperature controlled fan regulator

This time delay switch circuit is useful to switch on an
AC load such as lamps after the delay of three minutes.
This protects the load from inrush current and
transients at power on which may be detrimental to the
device.
The time delay switch is directly connected to the AC
lines to derive power to the components. Resistor R1
drops AC voltage and D1 rectifies the same to give low
volt DC. The high value capacitor C1 act as a smoothing
capacitor as well as the time delay device. That is the
SCR conducts only after C1 is fully charged. It takes
around 2 minutes. When C1 charges fully gate of SCR
gets firing pulse and it conducts. This charges C2 which
also give another one minute to fire the Triac trough R3.
When the triac conducts, AC load gets electrical
continuity and turns on. Capacitor C3 keeps the voltage
level at the gate of triac and eliminates the back lash
effect.

Time Delay Switch Circuit Schematic

Time Delay Circuit diagram
finish
project 3
Power Flow Control using DIAC & TRIAC

Project Detail:
Diac is commonly used as a triggering device for other
semiconductor switching devices, mainly SCRs and
triacs. Triacs are widely used in applications such as
lamp dimmers and motor speed controllers and as such
the diac is used in conjunction with the triac to provide
full-wave control of the AC supply
project no 5
Temperature controlled fan regulator
Description.
This fan regulator circuit will automatically control the
speed of your fan according to the temperature. Two
thermistors (R1 and R2) are used to sense the
temperature. The circuit works almost like the published

here previously. Here the potentiometer is replaced by

the thermistors. When the temperature is increasing the
resistance of NTC thermistor ( R1) decreases and at the
same time the resistance of PTC thermistor (R2)
increases. At the same time, rate of change of the
resistance will be different for R1 and R2.This action is
similar to a potentiometer used in a conventional Triac
based fan regulator. When the resistance is varied the
firing angle of the triac changes and so do the speed of
the fan.

220V Light Dimmer circuit diagram

This simple 220V light dimmer circuit can be used to
adjust the brightness of mains lights. It also can be
used to adjust the speed of AC motors. It uses a triac,
diac and has a radio-frequency interference (RFI) noise
suppression circuit built into it as well

Component part:
R1 = 10K
R2 = 2K2
R3 = 180K
Potentiometer 250K
C1 = 150nF/400V dipped polyester
C2 = 47nF/630V? dipped polyester
C3 = 220nF/250V AC dipped polyester
Triac = 2N6075 or BT136-500D
Diac = HT-32
FUSE 2A or 3A
Download the circuit documentation of 220V/240V Light
Dimmer. The kit of this circuit is available at hqew.net,
please visit the website to purchase the kit.

new project
REDUCED HYSTERESIS DIAC-TRIAC PHASE/POWER
CONTROL
This is a Reduced Hysteresis Diac-Triac Phase/Power
Control circuit. This circuit is used to control from 5% to
95% of full load power. This circuit can decrease the
hysteresis effect to a reasonable region. It can be done
because this circuit uses second RC phase-shift

network. Beside that, the second RC phase-shift

network also extends the range on control. This circuit
can be used to vary the supply voltage. Here is the
circuit

The phase-shifted voltage is formed by the large R1 and

C1 that is charged primarily through R3. After the diac
triggered, the hysteresis is reduced and the C2 is
enabled to recharge C1 and the range of phase-shift
across C1 is increased. When the R1 reach the
maximum resistance, the R3 must be adjusted so that
the circuit just drop out of the conduction. [Circuits
schematic diagram source: littlefuse.com
new idea
AC Motor Speed Controller

This AC motor speed controller can handle most

universal type (brushed) AC motors and other loads up
to about 250W. It works in much the same was a light
dimmer circuit; by chopping part of the AC waveform off
to effectively control voltage. Because of this
functionality, the circuit will work for a wide variety of
loads including incandescent light bulbs, heating
elements, brushed AC motors and some transformers.

The circuit tries to maintain a constant motor speed

regardless of load so it is also ideal for power tools.
Note that the circuit can only control brushed AC
motors. Inductive motors require a variable frequency
control.
Schematic

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
R1 1
27K 1W Resistor
R2 1
10K 1/4W Resistor
R3 1
100K 1/4W Resistor
R4 1
33K 1/4W Resistor
R5 1
2.2K 1/4W Resistor
R6 1
1K 1/4W Resistor
R7 1
60K Ohm 1/4W Resistor
R8 1
3K Linear Taper Trim Pot
R9 1
5K Linear Taper Pot
R10 1
4.7K Linear Taper Trim Pot
R11 1
3.3K 1/4W Resistor
R12 1
100 Ohm 1/4W Resistor

R13 1
47 Ohm 1W Resistor (See Notes)
C1, C3 2
0.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
C2 1
100uF 50V Electrolytic Capacitor
D1 1
6V Zener Diode
Q1 1
2N2222 NPN Transistor 2N3904
SCR1
1
ECG5400
TR1 1
TRIAC (See Notes)
U1 1
DIAC Opto-Isolator (See Notes)
BR1, BR2
2
5A 50V Bridge Rectifier
T1 1
Transformer (See Notes)
MISC
1
PC Board, Case, Line Cord, Socket For
U1, Heatsinks
Notes
TR1 must be chosen to match the requirements of the
load. Most generic TRIACs with ratings to support your
load will work fine in this circuit. If you find a TRIAC that
works well, feel free to leave a comment.
U1 must be chosen to match the ratings of TR1. Most
generic DIAC based opto-isolators will work fine. If you
have success with a specific part, feel free to leave a
comment.
T1 is any small transformer with a 1:10 turns ratio. The
circuit is designed to run on 120V so a 120V to 12V
transformer will work. Alternately, you can wind T1 on a
transformer core using a primary of 25 turns, a
secondary of 200 turns, and 26 gauge magnet wire.
R9 is used to adjust motor speed. R10 is a trim pot used
to fine tune the governing action of the circuit. R8 fine
tunes the feedback circuit to adjust for proper voltage at
the gate of SCR1. It should be adjusted to just past the
minimum point at which the circuit begins to operate.
R13 must be chosen to match the load. Generally, larger

loads will require a smaller value.

Since this circuit is not isolated from mains, it must be
built in an insulated case.