A Shockley diode can be used – InterviewSolution

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1.	A Shockley diode can be used
Answer» It is a four layered PNPN device without a gate terminal. Its characteristics is similar to that of SCR with zero gate current. It is acting as a trigger switch for Thyristor.

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