Activity No.

Research Task
1. Explain the operation of the SCR using the two-transistor model.
The SCR is operated with a PNP and NPN transistor. It has two ways of operating, first is
when the forward voltage exceeds the forward break-over voltage, the voltage applied
would be able to exceed the collector base of the 2nd transistor. Though if it’s below the
forward breakover voltage, the second method will be used, using the gate pulse. When
the current is injected to in the gate terminal, it will make the 2 nd transistor conduct and
will be on “ON” state, as well as the 1st transistor that is in an already “ON” state causes
the current flow from anode to cathode in the SCR. Even if the gate terminal is removed
in the second method, the current will still continue to flow unless the current drops
below the holding current. Though the operation can be stopped prematurely with the
use of forced commutation or the anode current interruption.
2. If your SCR circuitry will be exposed to temperatures below freezing, should you
design for a higher or a lower current? Explain
If the circuitry is exposed to below freeing temperature, one should design a higher
holding current as IH varies in temperature. As it increases as the temperature
decreases. The manufacturer’s maximum and minimum value must be also be
accounted for when the circuit design is being made.
3. What is the difference between 2N6505 and 2N6508 SCR?
The difference of 2N6505 and 2N6508 is the maximum voltage that they can intake, as
the 2N6505 can only take about 100V while 2N6508 can take for about a maximum of
600 V.
4. What holding current would you use in the design of an SCR circuit if you are using
2N6505 that has to operate at low temperature
At lower temperature, based on the data sheet given, the maximum holding current
that can be used when using a 2N6505 on a SCR circuit design is 80 mA.