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AVINASH PANDEY
ROLL NO. 16/IEE/016
TOPIC : UJT(UNIPOLAR
JUNCTION TRANSISTOR)

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Since the development of the transistor, continuous research

in the field of semiconductors has provided many additional
semiconductor devices. Some if these devices have been adopted
to applications that were normally impossible. These devices, now
considered as innovations in military and commercial equipment,
may become as commonplace as the junction transistor is today.
Indications are that development and applications for solid state
devices will continue to expand. In all cases, where other devices
were previously used, the solid state devices are smaller, more
efficient, less expensive, and more reliable.
Two of these devices, the uni-junction transistor (UJT) and
the silicon controlled rectifier (SCR), will be discussed in detail
during this lesson.

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2 Types; Silicone Controlled Rectifier, [SCR]
Unijunction Transistor, [UJT]
Both are classified in the family of electronic switches called,
Thyristors.
Electronic Switches are; 1. Faster
2. Less Expensive
3. Last Longer
4. Have No Arc or Spark as do
manual switches & relays.
Applications SCR; 1. High Voltage & Current
>2000 V & >1500 A
2. Speed Controls for motors
Applications UJT; 1. Trigger for an SCR
2. Oscillator

SCR

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UJT; Unijunction Transistor

B2

Base 2 BASE 2

N RB2

E P E
Emitter
RB1
N

Base 1 BASE 1

B1

NITA LESSON;
Per Instructor Discretion.

Continue UJT

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generator applications to switch and control either
thyristors and triac’s for AC power control type
applications.
Like diodes, unijunction transistors are constructed
from separate P-type and N-type semiconductor
materials forming a single (hence its name Uni-
Junction) PN-junction within the main conducting N-
type channel of the device.
Although the Unijunction Transistor has the name of a
transistor, its switching 

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UJT; Unijunction Transistor

The position of the emitter fusing on the N material determines how

much voltage is required to turn on the UJT @ the Emitter.

B2 BASE 2 BASE 2

E RB2 RB2
N
E P

N RB1 RB1
E
Current, UJT is
Conducting

B1 BASE 1 BASE 1
Emitter to Base 1. Emitter to Base 1.
R, V R, V 

Continue, UJT Ops

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UJT; Operation, C1 Charge.

12
VDC

R1 R3
18 K 470  0 V
5

C1
R2 Charges
100 4
K
The RC TC
determines 3
0 V
Q1
Charge
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Time & C1
Frequency + Discharges
2

C1 R4
.0015 F 100  0 V
1

C1 Discharge

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UJT; Operation, C1 Discharge.

12
VDC

- SPIKE
R1 R3
18 K 470  0 V@
Output
TP4
5

C1
R2
Charges
100 4
K
The RC TC
determines 3
0 V
Q1
Charge
2N4891
Time & C1
Frequency + Discharges
2

C1 R4 + SPIKE
.0015 F 100  0 V@
Output
TP2
1

Trouble Shoot

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SCR; Silicon Controlled Rectifier.

Referred to as a Gated Diode.
To Turn ON, F Bias + on Gate Cathode junction.[ Gated On]
To Turn OFF, R Bias Anode/ Cathode thus removes Latching
current.
Latching Current, the minimum amount of current that can flow
through an SCR and hold it in the Break over condition or conduction.
UJT;Unijunction Transistor.
Referred to as a Double Based Diode.
Location of the emitter joined to the N material [PN Junction]
determines the amount of voltage required @ the emitter to cause conduction
through the Emitter.
3 Waveforms Produced, + & - Spike, Saw tooth.
Main Use, Oscillator & Switching Trigger.
SCR & UJT; Both in the Family called Thyristors, [Electronic Switches].

Review Questions
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