2017

TRIAS, SCRS & LEDS

Ruben Hernandez & Oliver Arnold
4 Science 2
Mr. Miranda
Triacs

A three-electrode semiconductor device that will conduct in

either direction when triggered by a positive or negative signal
at the gate electrode. It is similar to a relay in that a small
voltage and current can control a much larger voltage and
current.

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SCRS

A SCR’s is a thyristor, has four-layer semiconductor device,

consisting of alternating P type and N type materials (PNPN).
A thyristor usually has three electrodes: an anode, a cathode,
and a gate (control electrode). The most common type
of thyristor is the silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). Consist of
four layers of alternating p-type and N-type.
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LEDS

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that

emits visible light when an electric current passes through it.
The light is not particularly bright, but in most LEDs it is
monochromatic, occurring at a single wavelength. It is very
effective and can be used to enhance light.

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