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The basic properties and applications of thyristors have been explained in Chapter 1. Since the SCR is the most widely-used member of the family of thyristors, a more detailed analysis of its operation and characteristics is given here. The other devices will be discussed in Chapter 4.
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Ramamoorty, M. (1977). Thyristors. In: An Introduction to Thyristors and Their Applications. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-04320-0_2
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