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Match the following lists :

List - I List - II
a. SCR can be turned off byi. it turns off when anode current falls below this value.
b. Turn on time of SCR can be reduced byii. the rectangular pulse of high amplitude and narrow width
c. Holding current for an SCR meansiii. its anode current interruption
d. A forward current can be applied to an SCR afteriv. its gate recovery time

Correct Codes are :

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2016 Paper 3 Electronic Science Question Paper (10-Jul-2016)
The correct answer is

a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv

To solve the given problem, let's understand the characteristics and operation of an SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) and its associated terms in power electronics:

  1. SCR Turn-off Mechanism:
    • An SCR can be turned off by interrupting its anode current; this is known as anode current interruption. When the anode current falls below the holding current value, the device turns off.
    • Thus, "SCR can be turned off by" should match with "its anode current interruption".
  2. Turn-on Time Reduction:
    • The turn-on time of an SCR can be reduced by applying a gate pulse of high amplitude and narrow width. This is often referred to as a rectangular pulse.
    • Thus, "Turn on time of SCR can be reduced by" should match with "the rectangular pulse of high amplitude and narrow width".
  3. Holding Current Definition:
    • The holding current of an SCR refers to the minimum anode current necessary to maintain the SCR in the 'on' state once it has been turned on. Below this current, the SCR will turn off.
    • Thus, "Holding current for an SCR means" should match with "it turns off when anode current falls below this value".
  4. Forward Current Application: 
    • A forward current can be applied to an SCR after its gate recovery time, ensuring the device is ready to conduct again after being turned off.
    • Thus, "A forward current can be applied to an SCR after" should match with "its gate recovery time".

Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:

a-iii (SCR can be turned off by - its anode current interruption),

b-ii (Turn on time of SCR can be reduced by - the rectangular pulse of high amplitude and narrow width),

c-i (Holding current for an SCR means - it turns off when anode current falls below this value),

d-iv (A forward current can be applied to an SCR after - its gate recovery time).

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