opto isolator Optotriac+triac: how do I calculate the gate resistor


Posted on Feb 5, 2014

Building a small circuit to turn on/off a 200W heater. I am using a MOC3023 and a BT136. At the datasheet of the the optotriac, this circuit is recommended: My question is how is the 180Ohm resistor value determined. I understand that it conducts for a very short time, but not much more. Is this a valid value for both 230VAC and 12VAC Is 1/4W resistor always fuitable


opto isolator Optotriac+triac: how do I calculate the gate resistor
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