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SCR Turn OFF Methods

In this tutorial, we will learn about SCR Turn OFF Methods. There are several ways to properly implement the SCR Turn OFF methods like

Updated Apr 19, 2021

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SCR Turn ON Methods

In this tutorial, we will learn about SCR Turn ON Methods. There are several SCR Turn On Methods depending various entities like voltage, temperature

Updated Apr 17, 2021

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Crowbar Circuit | Design using Thyristor, Working

In this tutorial, we will learn about a simple but effective circuit called the Crowbar Circuit. It is essentially an overvoltage protection circuit. We

Updated Dec 23, 2019

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Gate Turn Off Thyristor

In this tutorial, we will learn about a special type of Thyristor called the Gate Turn Off Thyristor. We will learn its construction, circuit

Updated Jul 31, 2019

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TRIAC

In this tutorial, we will learn about some of the basics of TRIAC. In the process, we will understand the structure, symbol, working, characteristics,

Updated Jul 31, 2019

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SCR Protection

In this tutorial, we will learn about some of the commonly used SCR Protection techniques against over voltage, over current, di/dt, dv/dt, etc. Introduction

Updated Jul 31, 2019

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SCR Ratings

In this SCR tutorial, we will learn about some of the important SCR Ratings. These ratings include Voltage, Current, Power, Temperature, Turn ON Time,

Updated Jul 31, 2019

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Silicon Controlled Rectifier

In this tutorial, we will learn about Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). We will learn its symbol, structure, working, Turn ON and Turn OFF methods

Updated Jul 30, 2019

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PNPN Diode or Shockley Diode

In this tutorial, we will learn about Shockley Diode. Even though it is not available commercially (production stopped in 1950’s) and it is not particularly

Updated Jul 30, 2019

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Thyristor Basics

In this tutorial, we will learn about the basics of Thyristor. We will see a brief origin of Thyristor (from Thyratron and Transistor), a

Updated Jul 30, 2019

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