Patent
1978-05-22
1980-08-26
Edlow, Martin H.
357 30, 357 86, H01L 2974
Patent
active
042198330
ABSTRACT:
A light-fired thyristor is provided with a plurality of discrete light-receiving regions widely separated over the top surface of a semiconductor body. Each light-receiving region serves as a separate source of gate current for turning on the thyristor. The method of firing includes simultaneously illuminating the light-receiving regions preferably by means of multiple light fibers.
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Edlow Martin H.
Electric Power Research Institute Inc.
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