Parallel Slave Port (PSP)
The Parallel Slave Port (PSP) is a feature found in some Microchip PIC microcontrollers, particularly in the PIC16 and PIC18 families. It allows the microcontroller to interface with external devices in a…
Difference between ARM and Thumb states (ARM vs. thumb)
In ARM-based processors, ARM and Thumb states serve different purposes, primarily affecting code size and memory efficiency. The ARM state operates with a full 32-bit RISC instruction set, while the…
Gate turn-Off thyristor (GTO)
Symbol of GTO A gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) is three terminal semiconductor device - made up of four layers of alternating P-type and N-type material. Just like a conventional thyristor,…
MOS Controlled Thyristor (MCT)
Symbol of Mos Controlled Thyristor An MCT or a MOS-controlled Thyristor is a semiconductor device with the combined capabilities of a thyristor and a MOSFET. It was introduced in the…
MOS Turn-Off Thyristor (MTO)
MTO stands for MOS turn-off thyristor. It is a high-power bipolar MOS thyristor that constitutes both MOSFET and Gate Turn-off thyristor (GTO). It was developed as a replacement for GTO. It…
TRIAC – Operation, symbol, circuits & applications
A TRIAC or TRIode for Alternating Current is a three-terminal bidirectional thyristor, meaning that can conduct current in both directions when activated properly. It is used in AC switching applications.…
Thyristors and their types
Thyristors are high-speed semiconductor switching devices that are made up of four layers of alternating p and n-type materials. They are used in AC/DC switching and AC power control applications.…
SCR – Silicon Controlled rectifier
A Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is a unidirectional semiconductor device that can be triggered into conduction by applying a positive gate current. It led to tremendous advancements in power semiconductor…
IGBT – Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
An insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is a type of bipolar transistor that has an insulated gate terminal. The structure of the IGBT includes an input MOSFET which consists of the…
Common emitter configuration of BJT
The common emitter circuit is probably the most widely used transistor configuration. The emitter electrode is common to both input and output circuits. The common emitter amplifier has a typical…