Practice mode Electrical Engineering

Which of the following devices has the highest di/dt and dv/dt capability?

Correct answer C. GTO

Explanation

The GTO's cathode is divided into many small segments interleaved with the gate, so conduction spreads quickly and evenly, giving it a higher di/dt and dv/dt capability than the other devices listed.

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