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Whenever you measure resistance, the resistance itself cannot be negative!

When an SCR (Semiconductor Controlled Rectifier) is not conducting, it has a high resistance between its anode and its cathode. When its gate is triggered and the SCR is conducting, it has a low resistance between its anode and its cathode.

For more information about SCRs, see the answer to the Related Question (for which a link is shown below) and also the Related Link.

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What is the resistance of SCR anode and Cathode?

The resistance of a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) anode and cathode is typically very low when the SCR is in the forward conducting state, allowing current to flow easily. In the reverse state, the resistance is very high, effectively blocking current flow. The exact resistance values can vary based on the specific SCR model and operating conditions, but the general principle remains the same: low resistance in the forward direction and high resistance in the reverse direction.


What happens when negative pulse applied to scr?

It turns off. Once the SCR is turned on (fired) it stays on until the voltage across it goes to zero. One way to do that is to hit it with a negative pulse. You need to be careful about how large that negative pulse is, though, as you could destroy the SCR.


An SCR conducts appreciable current when Anode and gate are both negative?

No, an SCR conducts when the anode and gate are both positive.


What is the calculation for changing the firing angle in scr-?

The calculations for changing the firing angle in SCR is K = 1 [π − α + 1 sin(2α )]


Why SCR is not called GCR?

because it is gcr not scr


What is the basic function of the SCR's gate electrode?

The SCR's gate electrode is used to turn the SCR on, i.e. fire it.


Why does the resistance of a thermistor decrease as the temperature rises?

Some materials have negative temperature coefficients of resistance, and some have positive temperature coefficients. Carbon is an example of a substance with a negative thermal coefficient of resistance, so it's resistance will decrease as it gets hotter.


Where does a SCR differ from a power transistor in operation?

thyristor can be scr or triac scr is strictly dc a triac is back to back scr's with a common gate two scr's back to back can be gated independently scrs cost less than triacs an scr can be combined with a full wave bridge to make an equivalent to a triac but this gives an additional 1.5V forward voltage drop


How can an SCR be made to conduct?

An SCR has three legs. The anode, cathode, and gate. The control voltage sent to the gate will allow the SCR to conduct.


What is the effect of holding current in SCR?

The effect of holding current (anode to cathode) in an SCR is to retain the turned on state, even in the absence of any gate voltage. When used as an AC voltage controller, the SCR conducts from the moment the gate and anode goes positive until the anode goes negative on the next zero line crossing, irrespective of any further transistions on the gate.


How to identify scr terminals?

Scr looks like a regulator IC. So keep the scr in such a way that its name should face us. then from left it will KAG.


What happens if gate voltage of an ON scr is decreased?

A: Nothing after an SCR conduct the gate has no more control to shut it off. So how do we shut off an SCR two way reverse the voltage on the SCR or reduce the current below the holding current. SCR are not DC friendly once on they stay on until see above