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minimum anode current required for an SCR to maintain conduction. a. Breakover Voltage b. Holding Current c. Break Back Voltage d. Leakage Current 7. It is the simplest thyristor. a. SUS

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Problem 12SQ: How is a solid-state diode tested? Explain.

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Question

6. It is the minimum anode current required for an SCR to maintain conduction.

a. Breakover Voltage

b. Holding Current

c. Break Back Voltage

d. Leakage Current

7. It is the simplest thyristor.

a. SUS

b. SBS

c. SCR

d. DIAC

8. It operates like two diodes connected in inverse parallel.

a. SUS

b. SBS

c. SCR

d. DIAC

9. The three terminals of an SCR are

a. E,B,C

b. A,K

c. A,K,G

d. MT1,MT,G

10. When an SCR is turned on, the anode to cathode voltage is approximately

a. 6 V

b. 0.7 V

c. 0 V

d. none of these

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