Electronic Devices - Thyristors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Thyristors - True or False (Q.No. 2)
2.
In an SCR-based half-wave phase-control circuit, a diode is connected in series with the anode.
True
False
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Saikat paul said:   1 decade ago
What is the problem if output of scr is allowed to pass through the diode? or since the scr conducts only in forward direction so for half wave rectification the scr is self sufficient?

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