Switching Characteristics of Power MOSFET: Power MOSFET is an enhancement mode device modified to handle much large currents and voltages than a conventional MOSFET. Prior to the invention of the…
Single Phase Full Wave Controlled Rectifier (or Converter): In case of Single Phase Full Wave Controlled Rectifier (or Converter) both positive and negative halves of ac supply are used and,…
Light Activated SCR (LASCR) - Symbol, Construction and Operation: Light activated SCR is just an ordinary SCR except that it can also be light triggered. Most LASCRs also have a…
Shockley Diode Equation, Symbol, Operation and Applications: The four layer diode, also called the Shockley diode after its inÂventor Willian Shockley, is essentially a low-current SCR without a gate. It…
What is Thyristor? - Thyristor Family and its Applications Thyristor is the general name given to a family of semiconductor devices having four layers with a control mechanism, although this…
Darlington Amplifier - Circuit Diagram, Characteristics, Merits and Applications: Darlington amplifier with voltage divider bias is shown in Fig. 19.50. In this circuit the output of one amplifier is coupled…
Emitter Follower Circuit - Operation, Advantages and Applications: Emitter Follower Circuit is also a negative current feedback circuit. This circuits exhibits a large input impedance, a small output impedance, and…
Fet Tuned Amplifier - Circuit Diagram and Frequency Response: Figure 18.11(a) depicts the circuit of an FET tuned amplifier. It uses a first-order JFET model for the 2N 5484 [IDSS…