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semiconductor controlled rectifier [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

A three-terminal thyristor that switches only for positive anode-to-cathode voltages and exhibits a reverse-blocking state for negative anode-to-cathode voltages.

OBS

The name of the actual semiconductor material (selenium, silicon, etc.) may be substituted in place of the word "semiconductor" in the name of the component.

PHR

Light activated SCR.

French

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

Thyristor unidirectionnel à trois bornes qui pour une tension d'anode négative, ne commute pas, mais présente un état bloqué en sens inverse; cependant la commutation se produit pour une tension d'anode positive.

OBS

On se contente souvent d'appeler ce composant simplement «thyristor».

Spanish

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