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What is the purpose of the peak gate reverse voltage (VGRM) rating of an SCR?

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Hi,
Can anyone please tell me what is the design significance of SCR VGRM?

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Law
 

The "gate" is really a BJT base terminal and you can break it
down with enough voltage, with possible destructive current,
or degrade the device with enough persistent voltage stress
(E-B hot carrier). The significance is, "better not", and it's a
design constraint on your trigger circuit.
 

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