Applications of LASCR (Light activated silicon control rectifier)

There are some important applications of LASCR (Light activated silicon control rectifier) which are given below,

• The light activated silicon control rectifier (LASCR) is used in high voltage and high current applications.
• The LASCR is used in HVDC transmission and VAR compensation.
• It is used in light activated flash units, logic circuits and etc.
• It is used in alarm circuits.
• The LASCR is used in large computer applications.
• It is used in optical light control.
• It is used in phase control.
• It is used in motor control.