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Silicon Bilateral Switch

Silicon Bilateral Switch: It might be convenient to think of a Silicon Bilateral Switch (SBS) as an SUS with a gate terminal, or as a low-current TRIAC. However, the SBS is…

Silicon Unilateral Switch

Silicon Unilateral Switch: The Silicon Unilateral Switch (SUS), also known as a four layer diode and as a Schokley diode, can be treated as a low-current SCR without a gate…

What is Thyristor? – Thyristor Family and its Applications

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…

Thyristors Articles: Silicon Controlled Rectifier Principle Operation: Silicon Controlled Rectifier Principle Operation (SCR) consists of four layers of semiconductor material, alternately p-type and n-type as illustrated in Fig. 19-1(a). Because…

Electronic Devices and Circuits Articles

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…

Electronics Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers (MCQs) Part 4

Electronics Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers (MCQs) Part 4: 150. In phase modulation, phase deviation is proportional to (a) carrier amplitude. (b) carrier phase. (c) message signal. (d) message…

Power Semiconductor Devices Interview Questions and Answers

Power Semiconductor Devices Interview Questions and Answers: 1. Give the broad classification of power semiconductor devices. Ans. Power semiconductor devices can be broadly classified into three categories viz. power diodes, thyristors…

Motor Control Articles

Motor Control Articles: Motor Control by Static Power Converters: Motor Control by Static Power Converters – Power electronics is a multidisciplinary technology that encompasses power semiconductor devices, converter circuits, electric…