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A Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is a four-layer, three-terminal semiconductor device used for controlling high voltages and currents in various applications such as electric motors, light dimmers, and power systems. It operates by turning ON when a gate pulse is applied and remains ON until the current drops below a certain threshold. SCRs are efficient and reliable but can only conduct in one direction and require additional circuitry to turn off.

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A Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is a four-layer, three-terminal semiconductor device used for controlling high voltages and currents in various applications such as electric motors, light dimmers, and power systems. It operates by turning ON when a gate pulse is applied and remains ON until the current drops below a certain threshold. SCRs are efficient and reliable but can only conduct in one direction and require additional circuitry to turn off.

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Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

WHAT - WHERE - WHEN - HOW


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Presented by Ajay
WHAT is a Silicon Controlled
Rectifier?
• • An SCR is a four-layer, three-terminal
semiconductor device.
• • It acts like a switch that turns ON when
triggered and stays ON until current drops.
• • It is used to control high voltages and
currents in power electronics.
• • Terminals: Anode (A), Cathode (K), Gate (G).
WHERE is SCR Used?
• • Industries – to control electric motors,
heaters, and welding machines.
• • Homes – in light dimmers, fan speed
controllers.
• • Power Systems – in battery chargers, UPS,
inverters.
• • Everywhere high power switching and
control is required.
WHEN does an SCR Operate?
• • SCR is OFF by default, even if voltage is
applied across anode and cathode.
• • It turns ON only when a small pulse is given
at the gate.
• • It stays ON until the current falls below a
certain minimum (holding current).
• • Used when precise control over power flow
is needed.
HOW does an SCR Work?
• • SCR has a PNPN structure – it behaves like
two transistors connected together.
• • When gate signal is applied, it triggers
conduction.
• • It allows current to pass from anode to
cathode.
• • Once ON, it stays conducting even if gate
signal is removed.
Advantages & Disadvantages of
SCR
• Advantages:
• • High efficiency and fast switching
• • Compact and reliable
• • Handles high voltage and current

• Disadvantages:
• • Works only in one direction
• • Needs extra circuit to turn off
(commutation)
Real-Life Applications of SCR
• • Fan speed regulators
• • Light dimmers in homes
• • Motor controllers in industries
• • Overvoltage protection devices
• • Inverters and battery chargers
Conclusion
• • SCR is a vital power control device used in
electronics.
• • It works by triggering conduction with a gate
signal.
• • Found in everyday electronics and industrial
machines.
• • Understanding SCR helps in learning power
electronics deeply.
Questions & Answers
• Feel free to ask any doubts about SCR!

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