Electronics and Communication Engineering - Power Electronics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Power Electronics - Section 8 (Q.No. 24)
24.
To turn off an SCR, it is necessary to reduce its current to less than :
trigger current
holding current
breakover current
none of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Shravani said:   9 years ago
Can anyone give a brief explanation?

Sittiegarcia said:   7 years ago
There are 2 ways to turn off an SCR.
1) Anode current interruption.
A) series- reducing anode current to zero.
B) parallel - reducing the anode current to a value less than the holding current.

2) Forced commutation.

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