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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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Power electronicsPower semiconductor deviceSilicon controlled rectifierThyristor

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2016
2016
Experimentally demonstrate a cathode short MOS-controlled thyristor (CS-MCT) for single or repetitive pulse applications
In this paper, a cathode-short MOS-controlled thyristor (CS-MCT) is proposed and fabricated for pulse power application. The CS… 
2014
2014
Rheological properties and oxidative stability during storage of dough fried made from corn oil with medium- chain triacylglycerols (MCT)
The rheological properties, oxidative stability, and water contents of the fried dough made from corn oil with medium-chain… 
1995
1995
A PSPICE model for the MOS controlled thyristor
A PSPICE model for the MOS controlled thyristor (MCT), consisting of an SCR section and two MOSFET sections, is proposed. The… 
1994
1994
An advanced measurement system for verification of models and datasheets
This paper describes an advanced measurement system for power electronic semiconductor devices. The measurement system is both… 
1991
1991
Characterization of 3000 volt MOS controlled thyristors
The MOS controlled thyristor (MCT) is a power thyristor which is turned on and off by a highly interdigitated surface array of… 
1990
1990
A new lateral MOS-controlled thyristor
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
Characteristics of MOS-controlled thyristors under zero voltage soft-sw-ing conditions
MOS-controlled thyristor (MCT) characterizations, as they relate to their dynamic performance during zero voltage switching, are… 
1990
1990
Ten kilowatt self-commutated resonant inverter using MOS controlled thyristors
A 50 kHz full-bridge series/parallel resonant inverter has been developed to provide a 10 kW high-voltage output from 270 V DC… 
1989
1989
Circuit utilization characteristics of MOS-controlled thyristors
User-oriented information regarding MCT (MOS-controlled thyristor) circuit utilization is presented by focusing on the measured… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
MOS Controlled thyristors (MCT's)
The feasibility of a new class of power devices which is based on an optimal combination of MOS and thyristor elements has been… 
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