Question: what are the differences in the gating characteristics of gtos and thyristors?
Answer: GTO (Gate Turn-off Thyristor) GTO is also a type of thyristor made of four P type and N type semiconductor layers, but the device structure is little different compared to SCR. Three terminals of GTO are also called 'anode', 'cathode' and 'gate'. In operation, GTO acts conducting when a pulse is provided to the gate.