Electronics - Thyristors and Tranducers - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Thyristors and Tranducers - True or False (Q.No. 10)
10.
The silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) is a three-layer device consisting of a gate, an anode, and a cathode.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A silicon-controlled rectifier (or semiconductor-controlled rectifier) is a four-layer solid state device that controls current. The name "silicon controlled rectifier" or SCR is General Electric's trade name for a type of thyristor. The SCR was developed by a team of power engineers led by Gordon Hall and commercialized by Frank W. "Bill" Gutzwiller in 1957.
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Arun Kumar M said:
9 years ago
PNPN thyristor with the three terminal.
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