Re: I wonder if that's hot.

Tim Williams wrote:

"Robert Baer" <robertbaer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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There are a number of ways to turn off a SCR; one way is to pull
current out of the gate, but make sure to limit the reverse voltage
(below 5V) so you do not zener the gate...

Hmm I always assumed SCRs had to be reverse-biased, what are the typical
turn-off characteristics then?

Tim

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they are called gate-turn-off SCR (thyristors (tm) GE) when this property is
specifically improved. The turn off is slower than using a commutating SCR
but not much.
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