KABWE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

POWER ELECTRONICS

Due 11th july 2024

Each question carries 20marks ( total 100%)

Assignment 1

The SCR below has gate trigger voltage VT = 0.7V, gate trigger current IT = 7 mA and holding current IH
= 6 mA.

(i) What is the output voltage Vout when the SCR is off ?
(ii) What is the power dissipated by the 160Ω resistor when SCR is conducting?
(iii) What is the gate input voltage Vin that triggers the SCR ?
(iv) If VCC is decreased until the SCR opens, what is the value of VCC ?
(v) What is the output Voltage Vout if SCR is In conducting mode?
KABWE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

POWER ELECTRONICS

Due 11th july 2024

Each question carries 20marks ( total 100%)

Test

1. Explain the action of an SCR as a switch.

2. What are the 5 advantages of SCR switch over a mechanical or electro-mechanical switch ?
3. Outline 5 important applications of SCR.
4. A 24V r.m.s. supply is connected to a half-wave SCR circuit that is triggered at 50°.
a) What is the d.c. voltage delivered to the load ?
b) What is the rms voltage delivered to the load