Silicon Controlled Rectifiers - Study Mode

[#21] An SCR has three terminals viz ___________
Correct Answer

(A) Cathode, anode, gate

[#22] An SCR is made of silicon and not germanium because silicon
Correct Answer

(C) Has small leakage current

[#23] We can control a.c. power in a load by connecting ___________
Correct Answer

(C) Two SCRs in parallel opposition

[#24] In an SCR circuit the supply voltage is generally ___________ that of breakover voltage
Correct Answer

(B) Less than

[#25] An SCR is turned off when ___________
Correct Answer

(A) Anode current is reduced to zero