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GTO thyristor [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Devices
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

Switched semiconductor which, unlike the classic thyristor, requires no external turn-off circuit to switch off current, but can be blocked by a controlled electrode, or gate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs électroniques
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
DEF

Semi-conducteur commandable qui, à la différence des thyristors classiques, ne nécessite pas de circuit d'extinction extérieur pour interrompre la circulation du courant, mais peut être bloqué au moyen de l'électrode de commande (gâchette).

OBS

Technique de l'ingénieur, 9, 1973, Lexique E 1075, p. 7, Glossaire 58.

Spanish

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