Electronics and Communication Engineering - Power Electronics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Power Electronics - Section 2 (Q.No. 36)
36.
The rated current of a thyristor is 40 A. The holding current will be about :
20 A
1 A
100 mA
10 mA
Answer: Option
Explanation:

The holding current is much less then 1% of rated current.

Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.

Ashok said:   1 decade ago
1% rated current is 400mA so Why answer may be 100mA.

Ash said:   6 years ago
Yes, agree @Ashok.

Chiku said:   5 years ago
A thyristor holding current is always 10 mA.

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