principal (voltage-current) characteristic, (static) (of a bidirectional [unidirectional] triode thyristor)

A function, usually represented graphically, relating the principal [anode] voltage to the principal [anode] current for a specified virtual junction temperature, under conditions of internal electrical and thermal equilibrium.

NOTE 1 Where applicable, the characteristic may be given with the gate current as a parameter.

NOTE 2 The word "static" is usually omitted except when a distinction between static and dynamic characteristics is necessary.

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