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Q: Is thyristor a current controlled or voltage control device?
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What are the necessary conditions for turning ON an silicon controlled rectifier?

A: Two conditions one the gate has current flowing trough the other is forward voltage breakdown


What is the Difference between voltage controlled device and current controlled device?

The difference between a current control device and voltage controlled device is that for current controlled device, the current is constant and the voltage is variable while for a voltage controlled device, the voltage is constant and the current is variable.


How do you use a thyristor as a diode?

A thyristor, also known as a silicon controlled rectifier, is a diode that can be turned on by application of a small gate voltage.


When An SCR conducts appreciable current?

And SCR will conduct appreciable current when it is gated "on" and thus "told" to conduct. A silicon controlled rectifier(SCR) is an electronically controlled DC switch, and the gate is the terminal to which the control voltage is applied. Use the link below to learn more.


What does a thyristor works as a circuit breaker?

A thyristor is a type of semi-conductor and is used in a circuit to control the application of electrical power to a load. They are often found as the switching element in light dimmers and can be used as control elements in power supplies (variable or regulated). Types of thyristors are diacs, triacs, sidacs and SCRs (silicon controlled rectifier).


Why thyristor is called controlled device?

its output voltage can be conrolled by changing gate signal akash pilani


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.


Which voltage is greater in thyristor whether forward breakover or reverse breakdown voltage?

One voltage is greater in thyristor whether forward breakover or reverse breakdown voltage. The greater of the two voltages in thyristor is forward breakover voltage.


What is controlled voltage?

RPS is only the voltage& power controlled device. it can only used for set the input for our wish A device which can change its output according to the voltage supplied to it is called a voltage controlled device.ex. a voltage controlled current source,or a field effect transistor. In a voltage controlled current source the output current changes as the voltage supplied to it changes.


Is BJT is a current control device or voltage control device?

transistor is a current controlled device. as the current flows through the base of the transistor , it works like a close switch.


Why is a thyristor good in a circuit?

IT IS A RECTIFIER but by adding a gate it becomes a control diode rectifier it will conduct when there is appropriate voltage on the plate and gate. will however not shut off not until the holding current is reached irregardless of gate control;


Which voltage is greater in thyristor whether forward break over or reverse breakdown voltage?

It is stated that one of the voltage is greater in thyristor whether it be forward breakover or reverse breakdown voltage. It is also stated that the greater of the 2 voltages in thyristor is the forward breakover voltage.