Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-002-005-009

When it is gated ""on"", the silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) exhibits electrical characteristics similar to a:

Correct Answer

forward-biased silicon rectifier

Explanation

Once triggered by the gate, the SCR latches into a conducting state between anode and cathode, behaving like a standard forward-biased silicon rectifier with low forward resistance.

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