An SCR has half cycle surge current rating of 3000 A for 50 Hz supply. It has A. one cycle surge current = 2121.32 A B. One cycle surge current = 1121.32 A C. I2t rating = 45000 Amp2 D. I2t rating = 1257358 Amp2 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A and C only
To solve the problem regarding the surge current rating of an SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) and determine the correct answer, we need to explore the given options separately:
Based on these calculations, the correct choices are:
Thus, the correct answer from the given options is A and C only.
In thyristor \(\dfrac{di}{dt}\) failure is prevented by
Match the following :
| List – I | List – II |
| a. Snubber circuit | i. SCR |
| b. Inverter | ii. High efficiency |
| c. Phase control | iii. \(\dfrac{dv}{dt}\) protection |
| d. SMPS | iv. UJT |
Codes :
Assertion (A) : A number of thyristors operating in parallel cannot share a common heatsink.
Reason (R) : For simultaneous firing of the thyristor opto-isolator may be employed in the gate driving circuit.
Which of the following is a safety device connected in series to the circuit?
What is the term for the minimum anode current below which a thyristor will turn OFF and stay OFF, even if a gate pulse was previously applied?
The Snubber circuit is used to thyristor circuits for -
For series connected SCRs, static equalization is obtained with the help of
Which of the following is the function of an R-C snubber circuit connected in parallel to an SCR?