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MOS-controlled thyristor

Known as: MCT, MOS controlled thyristor, MOS controlled thyristors 
An MOS-controlled thyristor (MCT) is a voltage-controlled fully controllable thyristor. It was invented by V.A.K. Temple. MCTs are similar in… 
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2016
2016
In this paper, a cathode-short MOS-controlled thyristor (CS-MCT) is proposed and fabricated for pulse power application. The CS… 
1997
1997
This paper addresses the analysis of the Insulated Base MOS-Controlled Thyristor (IBMCT), a novel MOS-thyristor structure… 
1994
1994
This paper describes an advanced measurement system for power electronic semiconductor devices. The measurement system is both… 
1991
1991
The MOS controlled thyristor (MCT) is a power thyristor which is turned on and off by a highly interdigitated surface array of… 
1991
1991
Experimental results are reported for array-type MCT devices fabricated using a BiMOS process with additional power-specific… 
1990
1990
A lateral MOS-controlled thyristor (LMCT) structure that uses an MOS gate to turn it both on and off is presented. The device… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
MOS-controlled thyristor (MCT) characterizations, as they relate to their dynamic performance during zero voltage switching, are… 
1989
1989
User-oriented information regarding MCT (MOS-controlled thyristor) circuit utilization is presented by focusing on the measured… 
1989
1989
A MOS-controlled thyristor is presented for use as a high-speed power semiconductor with the potential for high voltage and… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
The feasibility of a new class of power devices which is based on an optimal combination of MOS and thyristor elements has been…