A thyristor has a maximum allowable junction temperature of 120°C and – McqOptions

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1.	A thyristor has a maximum allowable junction temperature of 120°C and the ambient temperature is 40°C. If thermal resistance is 1.6° C/W, the maximum allowable internal power dissipation is
A.	20 W
B.	50 W
C.	92 W
D.	128 W
Answer» C. 92 W

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