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Basics of Current Transformer
Current Transformer In general, large currents (hundreds of amperes) cannot be directly input to powermeters for measuring power. Therefore, the ... -
Power MOSFET
A metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor(MOSFET) is developed by combining the areas of field-effect concept and MOS technology. The Conventional planar MOSFET ... -
Comparison of MOSFET and BJT
When we are studying about Power semiconductor devices, we will start from Diode then Bipolar Junction Transistor and then MOSFET ... -
Power MOSFET Safe Operating Area
The safe operating area determines the current and voltage boundary within which the device can be operated without destructive failure. ... -
Basics of Thyristor
Thyristor is a three terminal device with four layers of alternating P and N type material (three P-N junctions). The ... -
SCR Switching Characteristics
SCR Switching Characteristics or Dynamic Characteristics: The switching characteristics are important particularly at high-frequency, to define the device velocity in ... -
SCR Triggering Methods
Triggering (Turn on) Methods of Thyristor: Triggering:- The turning on Process of the SCR is known as Triggering. In other ... -
Turning Off SCR – Commutation
To tum on a thyristor, a low voltage, short duration pulse is applied to the gate (typically 4V, 100µs). Once the ... -
Thyristor Interview Questions & Answers
What are the different types of Thyristor Protection? For reliable operation of SCR, it should be operated within the specific ... -
Interview Questions on Transmission & Distribution
Why is alternating current used for transmission? AC is used for transmission because transformers can step it up to high ...
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