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What is Thyristor? - Thyristor Family and its Applications Thyristor is the general name given to a family of semiconductor devices having four layers with a control mechanism, although this…
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Electronic Devices and Circuits Articles: This Electronic Devices and Circuits Articles which includes the following topics: Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and Devices Conduction in Solids Conductor Semiconductor and Insulator P…