As far as I have known, SCRs (type of a Thyristor), like a Mosfet, have a gate terminal, which when provided with sufficient Voltage will switch on the device for conduction in the forward Region. But unlike Mosfets, they latch.
I simply wanted to ask, is there some situations when only SCRs OR Mosfet will do the work but not the other? I mean, when latching is required, some secondary circuitry could be added to bring about the latching.
Also, In general practice, where is SCR preferred and Where is Mosfet preferred?
Also, IGBTs are some sort of improved Mosfets, am i right?
I simply wanted to ask, is there some situations when only SCRs OR Mosfet will do the work but not the other? I mean, when latching is required, some secondary circuitry could be added to bring about the latching.
Also, In general practice, where is SCR preferred and Where is Mosfet preferred?
Also, IGBTs are some sort of improved Mosfets, am i right?