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Record 1 1999-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Traction (Rail)
DEF

A thyristor, used in electric train control, which chops electric current, providing variable ac voltage by interrupting the fixed voltage supply in a controlled manner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Convertisseur de puissance de courant continu ne comprenant pas de circuit intermédiaire à courant alternatif, qui délivre une tension variable en faisant alterner des périodes de conduction et de non-conduction en proportions variables.

Spanish

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