The SCR is called a ____ because its characteristics are similar to the gas-filled thyratron tube used in industrial electronics for many years.
A) thyristor
B) thermistor
C) transistor
D) cathode

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The SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) is called a thyristor because its characteristics are similar to those of the gas-filled thyratron tube, which was used in industrial electronics for many years before the development of semiconductor devices like the SCR.

The SCR Is Called a ____ Because Its Characteristics Are