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Is SCR is voltage controlled or current controlled device?

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Question added by NITHIN B
Date Posted: 2016/07/27
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Current controlled.

Positive gate current turns on the device.

Turn off proces is uncontrolled and occurs when the forward current is lower than the holding current.

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by Deleted user

Voltage controlled.

When you apply voltage across the bridge, the path becomes conductive and carries current. 

 

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