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

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 DIAC can be represented by

The SCS (Silicon Controlled Switch) is a

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

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