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ECE · Q136

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Engineering and GATE · ECE · question 136

Q136

Which one of the following statements is correct about SCR?

A.
SCR is constructed using an npn and pnp transistor by connecting base of one transistor to collector of the other transistor
B.
To switch off an SCR, gate current must be reduced below certain threshold value
C.
Higher levels of gate currents in SCR cause it to conduct at lower anode-to-cathode voltages
Answer
D.
The higher the gate current in SCR, the higher the holding current to switch off

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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