Thyristor Family Questions and Answers – Part 1

From the following list of devices, choose the device that only turns-on for a fixed-value of anode-cathode voltage

The DIAC can be represented by

The TRIAC can be represented by

_________ device from the thyristor family has its gate terminal connected to the n-type material near the anode.

The SCS is a four layer, four terminal thyristor. Can be turned on by

The Programmable Unijunction Transistor (PUT) turns on & starts conducting when the

The equivalent circuit of SUS (Silicon Unilateral Switch) consists of

Which of the following devices provide complete isolation between triggering circuit and power circuit?

The SCS (Silicon Controlled Switch) can be turned on by two methods, by applying __________ and _________

The SCS (Silicon Controlled Switch) is a