Silicon Controlled Rectifier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SCR
gptkbp:application battery chargers
HVDC transmission
crowbar circuits
inverter circuits
phase control
solid-state relays
welding machines
gptkbp:category power semiconductor devices
gptkbp:controlledBy gate current
gptkbp:failureMode breakdown
latch-up
thermal runaway
gptkbp:feature robustness
fast switching
four-layer structure
high current capability
high voltage capability
latching behavior
low on-state voltage drop
gptkbp:hasTerminal gate
anode
cathode
gptkbp:hasType thyristor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Silicon Controlled Rectifier
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Bell_Labs
1957
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:material silicon
gptkbp:polarization unidirectional
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:IGBT
transistor
GTO thyristor
triac
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:JEDEC
gptkbp:structure PNPN
gptkbp:symbol SCR symbol
gptkbp:turnOffMethod anode current reduction
gptkbp:turnOnMethod gate triggering
gptkbp:usedFor switching
rectification
controlling power
gptkbp:usedIn power electronics
motor control
overvoltage protection
light dimmers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SCR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5