thyristor
Four-layer semiconductor
A thyristor is a semiconductor device that acts as a switch, conducting current in one direction once triggered by a small signal.
Unlike a simple switch, it stays on until the current drops below a threshold.
Thyristors control high-power applications like motor drives, light dimmers, and power supplies: The thyristor failed, killing the circuit.
Mechanism absorbing sudden forces
Oxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- waferThin crisp disk
die · junction · diffusion · encapsulation · chip
Causing to activate
Unexploitable strategic balance
- bidirectionalOperating in both directions
- unidirectionalMoving in one direction
AC-to-DC converter
Scaled to match another
- feedbackReturned response data
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
- rampSloped connecting surface
- dimmingDecreasing in brightness
snubber
Mechanism absorbing sudden forces
anode
Oxidation electrode
triggering
Causing to activate
- firingTerminating employment
- latchingSecuring with a catch
- breakoverWhere curvature reverses direction
turn-on · turn-off · commutation · avalanche
GTO
Unexploitable strategic balance
- bidirectionalOperating in both directions
- unidirectionalMoving in one direction
rectifier
AC-to-DC converter
proportional
Scaled to match another
- feedbackReturned response data
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
- rampSloped connecting surface
thyristortransistor
Semiconductor signal switch
vacuum tube · diode · triode