Thread: If a mosfet works fine than why not use a thyristor ?
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Old March 1st 09, 11:14 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
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Default If a mosfet works fine than why not use a thyristor ?
Hi,

Early TV's used them in their power supplies. Some used a SCR, others used
fancier devices.

MOSFET's give a higher efficiency and are a lot easier to drive, so they
were pretty much abandoned.

Cheers!
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