In an SCR with four layers represented as shown in the given figure, which are the layers that are equally doped?

In an SCR with four layers represented as shown in the given figure, which are the layers that are equally doped? Correct Answer P<sub>1</sub> and P<sub>2</sub>

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Construction:

  • The SCR is a four layer and three-terminal device.
  • The four layers made of P and N layers, are arranged alternately such that they form three junctions J1, J2 and J3.
  • These junctions are either alloyed or diffused based on the type of construction.

 

Doping level:

  • The level of doping varies between the different layers of the thyristor.
  • The cathode (N2) is the most heavily doped. The gate and anode (P1 and P2) are the next heavily doped.
  • The lowest doping level is within the central N type layer. This is also thicker than the other layers and these two factors enable a large blocking voltage to be supported.
  • Thinner layers would mean that the device would break down at lower voltages.

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