Practice mode Electrical Engineering

During which stage of thyristor turn-on is the power loss greatest?

Correct answer A. Rise time

Explanation

During rise time the anode current is increasing rapidly while the anode voltage is still high, so their product, the instantaneous power loss, reaches its peak in this interval.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.