Practice mode Electrical Engineering

Which quantity is used to measure the reliability of a thyristor string?

Correct answer A. Derating factor

Explanation

Derating factor, equal to one minus string efficiency, shows how far devices operate below their ratings; a higher derating factor gives a safety margin and so a more reliable string.

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