What is meant by firing angle of thyristor?

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anonymous · Answer 1 · 2018-07-01T17:37:34+0000

answered Jul 1, 2018 by anonymous

The point at which SCR is triggered is known as firings angle of thyristor.

What is meant by firing angle of thyristor?

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