Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-002-005-007

In amateur radio equipment, which is the major application for the silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)?

Correct Answer

Power supply overvoltage ""crowbar"" circuit

Explanation

An SCR can be used in a crowbar circuit to quickly short-circuit a power supply output if an overvoltage condition is detected, thereby protecting the connected equipment.

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