In a thyristor, the minimum current required to maintain the device in

1.	In a thyristor, the minimum current required to maintain the device in the ‘ON’ state is called
A.	Latching current
B.	Ignition current
C.	Holding current
D.	Avalanche current
Answer» D. Avalanche current

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