[sdiy] several questions

[John L Marshall]

Silicon Controlled Rectifier, sometimes known as a Thyristor (electronic
switch). Think of it as a high current diode with a low current trigger
control. No current flow until triggered then continuous current. When
current is stopped then the SCR resets. A triac is similar except that
current can flow either direction when triggered. Triacs are used in light
dimmers.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] several questions


> umm, what's an SCR?
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> thanks guys
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> ed
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