thyristor

noun

Meaning

A semiconductor diode having an extra "gate" terminal to switch it on

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Related words

transistor(English)pass transistor(English)gate(English)reset button(English)switcher(English)chopper(English)polyswitch(English)memistor(English)triac(English)igbt(English)tsc(English)inverter(English)

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