Gate Threshold Voltage in Silicon Controlled Rectifier Formulas

Gate Threshold Voltage is the minimum voltage required at the gate terminal of an SCR to turn it on. And is denoted by V_th. Gate Threshold Voltage is usually measured using the Volt for Electric Potential. Note that the value of Gate Threshold Voltage is always positive.

Silicon Controlled Rectifier formulas that make use of Gate Threshold Voltage

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FAQ

What is the Gate Threshold Voltage?

Gate Threshold Voltage is the minimum voltage required at the gate terminal of an SCR to turn it on. Gate Threshold Voltage is usually measured using the Volt for Electric Potential. Note that the value of Gate Threshold Voltage is always positive.

Can the Gate Threshold Voltage be negative?

No, the Gate Threshold Voltage, measured in Electric Potential cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Gate Threshold Voltage?

Gate Threshold Voltage is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Gate Threshold Voltage can be measured.

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