Reverse blocking state definitions

reverse-blocking state

(from the article `semiconductor device`) ...current-voltage characteristic of a thyristor is illustrated in Figure 6C. It exhibits three distinct regions: the forward-blocking (or off) ...
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reverse blocking state

condition of a reverse blocking thyristor corresponding to reverse currents of lower magnitude than the current at the reverse breakdown voltage
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reverse blocking state

the non-conducting state of a reverse blocking valve device or an arm consisting of such devices when reverse voltage is applied between its main terminals (electrodes)
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