Thermal runaway of thyristor occurs

1.	Thermal runaway of thyristor occurs
A.	When the load is suddenly withdrawn
B.	If the temperature of thyristor is high
C.	In case forward anode to cathode voltage is greater than the forward breakdown voltage
D.	In case Gate current is high
Answer» C. In case forward anode to cathode voltage is greater than the forward breakdown voltage

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Thermal runaway of thyristor occurs

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