Question

Calculate the minimum anode current required to turn off SCR if the latching current value is 2 A.

(a) 2 A

(b) 3 A

(c) 4 A

(d) 5 A

The question was asked in examination.

My question comes from Electrical Drive Systems topic in chapter Electrical Drive Systems and Components of Electric Drives

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) 2 A

To explain: The minimum anode current required to turn off the SCR is the latching current. The value of the latching current is 2 A.