Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs), Triacs and other solid-state devices used for switching larger voltages and currents ON and OFF are…
The Shockey diode is a four layer sandwich of PNPN semiconductor material very similar to the SCR but without a…
Features of a Diac The diac is a two-terminal, semiconductor, bi-directional switching device. It can conduct in both directions. The…
Power electronics deals with the applications of solid state electronics for the control and conversion of electric power. The conversion…
Causes of Power Surges Transient overvoltages in power systems may arise from a number of sources. Power disturbances resulting from…
Switchgear can be defined as equipment used for controlling, regulating and switching ON and OFF power circuits. Switchgear units range…
A solid-state relay (SSR) is a purely solid-state device used for turning ON and OFF AC loads such as motors.…
