Practice mode Electrical Engineering

With the gate open, what is the name of the anode current below which a conducting SCR turns off?

Correct answer B. Holding current

Explanation

Holding current is the minimum anode current that keeps a latched SCR on with the gate open; if current drops below it, regenerative action stops and the device turns off.

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