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Download Solution PDFWhat is the other name of SCR?
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Option 3 : Thyristor
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Download Solution PDF- Thyristors:
- They are a four-layer device which can be switched ‘on’ or ‘off’ electronically to control relatively large amounts of current for motors and other electrical equipment
- The Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) and the Triac are examples of a thyristor
- Almost all electronic controls used in modern industries consist of electronic circuits with thyristors
- The SCR is a four-layer device with three terminals, namely, the anode, the cathode, and the gate
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