What is thyristor?

Answer Posted / dinesh kumar

1.A thyristor/SCR is semiconductor device
2.It has 3 terminals and 4 layers (PNPN)
3.Thyristor will conduct only in forward bias.
4. By applying firing pulse to gate scr is controlled
5.scr can be used as
a. switiching devices
b. Convert Ac to Dc (converter)
c. Inverteer

Is This Answer Correct ?    9 Yes 0 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

which mm cable should be used for 1.hp immersible pump motor for the distance of 330 metres?

1251


TELL ME WHAT IS INDUCTOR AND CAPACITOR WHAT IS IT BASIC OPERATION ANDFUNCTION?

1576


Is it possible to protect 3phase overload and earth fault of the 3phase system using two CT's.

1577


What is the complete procedure of erection of electrical panel in industry

1383


Describe the colour rendering properties of i) tungsten filament lamps ii) tubular fluorescent lamp

2624






How much earthing frequency is capable?

1579


What do you mean by pull of electromagnet?

595


Is the theorem applicable to ac sources?

614


Difference between a pilot wire and a normal conductor?

1581


What is capacitance?

739


why all the feeders are designed in a particular manner ... is there any reason for that???

1497


Dear sir, I completed DECE In the year 1995.Now i am working in a private company from last 10 years as an Electrical supervisor.The company having a 1000 KVA transformer.Now i try to apply "C" Licence. I am eligible or not.If not eligible,pls give solution.

1287


Write a note on materials used as a fuse element.

1690


Draw the line diagram of diffretial relay connected to transformer?

1966


how to select energy meter? have any calculation?

2386