{"product_id":"nte-electronics-nte5548-silicon-controlled-rectifier","title":"NTE Electronics NTE5548 Silicon Controlled Rectifier","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NTE Electronics NTE5548 is a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) designed to switch and regulate power in electronic assemblies. As a three-terminal thyristor with anode, cathode, and gate, it remains off until a gate trigger is applied, then conducts and latches on until the current falls below a holding value, enabling controlled turn-on in power circuits. This behavior makes SCRs like the NTE5548 well suited for phase-angle control, motor speed regulation, and power-switching tasks where solid-state switching is preferred over mechanical relays. Because exact electrical ratings, packaging, and trigger characteristics vary by device, consult the official NTE5548 datasheet to verify compatible voltage and current ratings, trigger sensitivity, and lead configuration for your circuit. In practical applications, designers deploy SCRs for controlled AC mains switching, dedicated power supplies, and other load-control duties that require reliable, fast-acting power control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51691361206574,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_3cd20ab4-de66-4c12-a2d7-32b465ab59a1.jpg?v=1769886294","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/nte-electronics-nte5548-silicon-controlled-rectifier","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}