If a diode is connected in anti-parallel with a thyristor, then

1.	If a diode is connected in anti-parallel with a thyristor, then
A.	both turn-off power loss and turn-off time decreases
B.	turn-off power loss decreases but turn-off time increases
C.	turn-off power loss increases, but turn-off time decreases
D.	none of these
Answer» C. turn-off power loss increases, but turn-off time decreases

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