What is the diffirence of silicon unilateral switch and silicon bilateral switch?

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SUS - Silicon Unilateral Switch

is a type of thyristor used as a breakover device that conducts current in only one direction, it has a third terminal that is used to alter the breakover voltage if connected to a zener diode.

SBS - Silicon Bilateral Switch

is a type of thyristor used as a breakover device which is capable of triggering triacs, it has a lower breakover voltage compared to triacs.

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