A thyristor (SCR) is a_____

A)
P-N device
B)
P-N-P device
C)
N-P-N device
D)
P-N-P-N device

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   P-N-P-N device

Explanation : An SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) is a four layer p-n-p-n type device.

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Static UPS requires ______
A)
only rectifier
B)
only inverter
C)
both inverter and rectifier
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   both inverter and rectifier

Explanation : Rectifier to converter the dc from the battery to ac. Inverter to charge the battery from mains.

HVDC transmission has ___________ as compared to HVAC transmission.
A)
higher corona loss
B)
smaller transformer size
C)
smaller power transfer capabilities
D)
smaller conductor size

Correct Answer :   smaller conductor size

Explanation : The conductor size is smaller as there is no sink effect, and the whole conductor is utilized for transmitting power.

SPMS are based on the ________ principle.
A)
MOSFET
B)
Chopper
C)
Phase control
D)
Integral control

Correct Answer :   Chopper

Explanation : SMPS (Switching mode power supply) are based on the chopper principle. The output dc voltage is controlled by varying the duty cycle of the chopper circuit.

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