Practice mode Electrical Engineering

What can result from a high di/dt in a thyristor?

Correct answer B. Local hot spot

Explanation

At turn-on, current first flows through a small region near the gate. If current rises too fast, the high current density there causes local hot spots that can damage the junction.

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