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    It is possible to reverse the turn-on/turn-off sequence by using an IGBT instead of a triac. Search Google on "IGBT dimmer".

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    IGBT have good advantage.. reducing lamp buzz, reducing the noise the AC line, and and, and... but if my memory is good they need to drive in DC... another Bridge needed.

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    After these nice explanations above, some schematics would be very nice (including IGBT thingy).
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    Quote Originally Posted by sayzer
    After these nice explanations above, some schematics would be very nice (including IGBT thingy).
    And that's why I suggested Google.

    I already cited a Microchip app note for triacs. There's an ST app note for an IGBT dimmer.
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    Wink It's assembler ... yesssss, but interesting !!!

    here is a simple lamp dimmer working w/2 pushbuttons ...

    follow the listing ...everything explained.

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