Practice mode Electrical Engineering

What happens during the reverse recovery time of a thyristor?

Correct answer D. Both B and C

Explanation

When reverse voltage is applied, the excess carriers stored near the outer junctions J1 and J3 are swept out by the reverse recovery current before those junctions can block.

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