Which of the following is not a type of optocoupler?

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  1. Photo TRIAC type
  2. Photoresistor type
  3. Phototransistor type
  4. Photo SCR type

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Option 2 : Photoresistor type
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Opto-coupler:

Opto-coupler is an electronic component that transfers electrical signals between two isolated circuits. It also called opto-isolator, photocoupler or optical isolator.

In low voltage or highly noise-sensitive circuits, the optocoupler is used to isolate circuitry to prevent electrical collision chances or to exclude unwanted noises.

Types of optocoupler:

There are many different types of optocouplers are available based on their needs and switching capabilities. Depending on the use there are mainly four types of optocouplers are available.

  • Opto-coupler which use Photo Transistor
  • Opto-coupler which use Photo Darlington Transistor
  • Opto-coupler which use Photo TRIAC
  • Opto-coupler which use Photo SCR
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