2007-03-10 14:48:40 · 3 answers · asked by lattevo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
like the other guy said, its the condition where the signal is removed by your device is still in the ON state. A function of a latching current is lets say you have a bunch of pulses going though at a really short time. there is a great possibility that your device will turn off when it should be on if the gate signal is removed to quikly
2007-03-10 15:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In electronics, a latch is a data storage device used to store information in sequential logic systems. One latch can store one bit of information. In most cases, a latch can also be called a flip-flop; in some cases, especially in synchronous edge-triggered circuits, flip-flops may be distinguished from latches.
2007-03-10 14:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are refering to an SCR or TRIAC, it is the minimum current required to keep the device in conduction.
2007-03-10 16:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋