1. The letters SCR stands for silicon-controlled rectifier. Explain the use of the word rectifier in the name. 2. What two things must happen to cause an SCR to fire or trigger? 3. How much gate current is needed to trigger a medium-power SCR? 4. In words, explain what each of the following symbols stands for: a.) IGT b.) IHO

1. The letters SCR stands for silicon-controlled rectifier. Explain the use of the word rectifier in the name. 2. What two things must happen to cause an SCR to fire or trigger? 3. How much gate current is needed to trigger a medium-power SCR? 4. In words, explain what each of the following symbols stands for: a.) IGT b.) IHO

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399128

Author:Russell E. Smith

Publisher:Russell E. Smith

Chapter13: Heating Control Devices

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 30RQ

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