THYRISTOR
has designation: THYRISTOR
type: ClassOfInanimatePhysicalObject
has definition: A semiconductor device that is a three-terminal semiconductor rectifier made up of four layers, p-n-p-n, so that when the fourth is positive with respect to the first, a voltage pulse applied to the third layer initiates a flow of current through the device which continues as long as it is greater than some minimum value.
has designation abbrev: 9260200
has note: Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
has status: Qualified
has id PCA: RDS876014
has creator: u20683
has creation date: 2006.06.14