1
GATE EE 1996
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Which semiconductor power device out of the following is not a current triggered device?
A
Thyristor
B
$$G.T.O$$
C
Triac
D
$$MOSFET$$
2
GATE EE 1996
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In a thyristor $$dc$$ chopper which type of commutation results in best performance?
A
Voltage commutation
B
Current commutation
C
Load commutation
D
Supply commutation
3
GATE EE 1996
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In a $$3$$ - phase controlled bridge rectifier, with an increase of overlap angle the output $$dc$$ voltage
A
Decreases
B
Increases
C
Does not change
D
Depends upon load inductance
4
GATE EE 1996
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Which of the following does not cause permanent damage of an $$SCR?$$
A
High current
B
High rate of rise of current
C
High temperature rise
D
High rate of rise of voltage