SCR MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions on Thyristor

Power Electronics MCQ Questions on SCR

Three terminals of SCR are named as

Three terminals of SCR are named as:

1. Anode, cathode, and gate
2. Anode, Gate, and Base
3. Anode, Emitter, and Collector
4. Gate, Base, and collector

Correct answer: 1. Anode, cathode, and gate

Three terminals of SCR are anode, cathode, and gate

Number of pn junctions in SCR are

Number of pn junctions in SCR are:

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

Correct answer: 3. Three

Number of semiconductor layers in SCR are

Number of semiconductor layers in SCR are:

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

Correct answer: 4. Four

The SCR can be turned on by

The SCR can be turned on by:

1. Gate Triggering
2. dv/dt Triggering
3. Forward Voltage Triggering
4. All of the above

Correct answer: 4. All of the above

Which of following is the control element of an SCR

Which of following is the control element of an SCR:

1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. Gate

Correct answer: 3. Gate