Thyristor, a method of triggering a thyristor, and thyristor circuits
US9871129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10H29/14
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thyristor is disclosed comprising: a first region of a first conductivity type; a second region of a second conductivity type and adjoining the first region; a third region of the first conductivity type and adjoining the second region; a fourth region of the second conductivity type and comprising a first segment and a second segment separate from the first segment, the first segment and second segment each adjoining the third region; a first contact adjoining the first region; a second contact adjoining the first segment; and a trigger contact adjoining the second segment and separate from the second contact.
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