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Discussion Forum : Thyristors - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
The silicon-controlled switch (SCS) is similar in construction to the
triac.
diac.
SCR.
4-layer diode.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
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Gaurav said:   1 decade ago
SCR is three terminal but SCS are 4 terminal device.

Reetika said:   1 decade ago
I agree with gaurav, I think scs is similar to triac.

Ramendra said:   10 years ago
SCR 3 terminal, but SCS is 4 terminal. 1 anode, 1 cathode, & 2 gate.
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Laxman said:   9 years ago
I think that correct answer is triac.

Pandesal said:   8 years ago
I agree to all of you.

Therdie said:   5 years ago
SCS is the correct answer. It based on the construction of PNPN region.

Riri said:   2 years ago
The operation of SCS is like an SCR it can be turned ON by either a positive pulse at gage GK or a negative pulse of gate GA.

Its construction is similar to SCR.

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