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thyristor Definition

☆ thy·ris·tor (t̸hī ris′tər)

noun

any of various solid-state, semiconductor devices with three or more pn junctions, used as an electronic switch, rectifier, etc.

Etymology: Gr thyris, window, cell (akin to thyra, door) + -tor, as in resistor

thyristor Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • valve: The control system acts through firing angle adjustments of the thyristor valves and through tap changer adjustments on the converter transformers.
  • structure: Samples of a novel vertical dual mode thyristor structure were designed and manufactured in collaboration with Westcode Semiconductors and Cork NMRC.