Thread: If a mosfet works fine than why not use a thyristor ?
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Old March 1st 09, 04:59 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
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Default If a mosfet works fine than why not use a thyristor ?
Bob wrote:



Because a power mosfet is far too expensive to hobby around with.


What? The IRF730 (for example) is capable of 50 Watts at up to 25 MHz for
very little drive, and costs under $1!

Bob

Hams is cheap! If it ain't free, it's too expensive to bother with

Scott
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