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In two transistor model of an SCR the expression for anode current is given by:

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UGC NET 2023 Electronic Science Question Paper (13-Dec-2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

\(\frac{\alpha_2 I_g}{1-(\alpha_1+\alpha_2)}\)

The question is about finding the expression for the anode current in the two transistor model of a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR).

The two-transistor model of an SCR consists of two transistors: one PNP and one NPN. This model is used to explain the working of SCRs. The expressions of current in this model are crucial for understanding how an SCR functions.

Let's evaluate the given options:

  1. The anode current \( I_a \) in terms of transistor currents is given by the expression derived from the current gain of the two transistors:
  2. The relationship for the anode current in the two-transistor model of an SCR is:

\(I_a = \frac{I_g + \alpha_2 I_a}{1 - \alpha_1 - \alpha_2}\)

where:

  • \(\alpha_1\) and \(\alpha_2\) are the current gains of the transistors.
  • \(I_g\) is the gate current.

Solving the above equation for \(I_a\), we get:

\(I_a = \frac{\alpha_2 I_g}{1-(\alpha_1+\alpha_2)}\)

This matches the given correct answer option:

\(\frac{\alpha_2 I_g}{1-(\alpha_1+\alpha_2)}\)

Conclusion: The correct expression for the anode current in the SCR model is derived correctly based on the two-transistor theory, leading to the choice of our answer.

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