Breakover: When a transistor breaks down, the voltage across it remains high. But with a thyristor, breakdown turns into saturation. In other words, breakover refers to the way a thyristor breaks down and then immediately goes into saturation. Related posts: Personnel Management Operative Functions Administrative Role of PM Competency HR Management Role Change Personnel Policies Personnel Procedures Appealed Policies Implied Policies Specific Policies Personnel records Research Pure research Personnel research Attitude or Opinion Survey Turnover Secondary research Applied research Personnel audit Read more articles Previous PostBreakdown Voltage Next PostBridge Rectifier