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Q: Why germanium is not used in fabrication of thyristor?
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Why germanium is less used than silicon?

Germanium is costly, less abundant and there aren't as many feasible processes for it as compared to Si for fabrication.


Why you don't use germanium for SCR fabrication?

In the early 1960s it was, I've seen the devices.


What are the application of a thyristor?

The industrial applications of a thyristor are:To trigger a triacTo produce gate signalsto be used for controlled rectification


What does forced commutation mean?

The term "Forced commutation" is used when a thyristor is turned off using external components. If a thyristor is used in a DC circuit, when first turned on, it will stay on until the current goes to zero. To turn off the thyristor it is possible to use a Forced commutation circuit. The circuit creates a reverse voltage over the thyristor (and a small reverse current) for a short time, but long enough to turn off the thyristor. A simple circuit consist of a precharged capacitor and a switch (e.g. another thyristor) parallel to the thyristor. When the switch is closed, the current is supplied by the capacitor for a short while. This cause a reversed voltage over the thyristor, and the thyristor is turned off.


Why silicon is preferred over germanium in the fabrication of p-n junction diode?

Germanium diodes are more expensive than silicon ones, germanium is harder to process, germanium cannot be used to make integrated circuits (while early prototype integrated circuits were germanium the wiring between the integrated components cannot be integrated making it too expensive for production), germanium cannot operate with a junction temperature above 60C (silicon will operate up to 150C), and its reverse leakage current is greater. However! Germanium diodes have a lower forward voltage drop than silicon ones do, so they're better for some applications, like radio frequency detection.


Can a vivitar thyristor 2500 be used with a Nikon D60?

Yes.


What element is used in making transistors and chips?

Silicon and Germanium are the elements used in transistors


What are types of thyristor?

Types of thyristor firing art


Name 4 clamps used for metal fabrication industry?

name 4 clamps used for metal fabrication industry?


How thyristor used in induction furnace?

Thyristor is used for Rectifiying and inverting the power supply in induction furnace. The parallel Resonance Coils (Current Control Furnaces) Control the Furance power up to 40% by controlling the firing angle of the rectifier inverter and remaining 60% controlled by inverter thyristor control. In rectifier they are varying the thyristor firing angle from 15 deg to 45 deg. (in sin wave)


Where is germanium and silicon located in computer chips?

Germanium is not used in integrated circuits. Silicon is.


Why germanium semiconductor is used in hall effect experiment not silicon?

germanium low sensitivity