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Q: Why scr is called silicon controlled rectifier even their is no rectification process?
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The conclusion of a silicon controlled rectifier?

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Why Silicon Controlled Rectifier is called current controlled device?

Because it is controlled by the gate current


Why it is named silicon controlled rectifier?

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On a silicon-controlled rectifier which wire is the anode and which the cathode?

Anode is positive, cathode is negative


Difference between silicon-controlled rectifier and diode?

silicon controlled rectifier is a 3 terminal 4 layer device which has 2 consecutive P N junctions here the three terminals called anode, cathode and gate gate controls the conduction of the scr but diode just conducts in forward bias and blocks in reverse bias


When an SCR turns on it acts like n?

An SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) acts like a switch when turned on. It can also be used as a rectifier.


What is the cost of silicon controlled rectifier?

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Why silicon controlled rectifier doesn't work in reverse biased condition?

Because when reverse biased it behaves like any other rectifier/diode.


Is a silicon controlled rectifier used for computers?

I have seen them used, yes. However it is rather rare now.


What is designed to use a small current to control a large current?

A silicon controlled rectifier falls into this category.


What is a silicon-controlled rectifier?

A silicon-controlled rectifier is a semiconductor device that is used as a switch in an electrical circuit. It's a solid state direct current (DC) electronic switch. There is a ton of information including a detailed description of the SCR and a list of applications at the Wikipedia article. A link is posted below.