Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The TRIAC can be represented by

A. two SCRs in anti-parallel
B. two SCRs in parallel
C. two diodes in anti-parallel
D. two diodes in parallel
Answer» B. two SCRs in parallel
2.

The DIAC can be represented by

A. two SCRs in anti-parallel
B. two SCRs in parallel
C. two diodes in anti-parallel
D. two diodes in parallel
Answer» D. two diodes in parallel
3.

Which of the following devices provide complete isolation between triggering circuit and power circuit?

A. PUT
B. LASCR
C. SUS
D. DIAC
Answer» C. SUS
4.

The SCS (Silicon Controlled Switch) can be turned on by two methods, by applying __________ and __________

A. positive pulse to the anode gate, positive pulse to the cathode gate
B. positive pulse to the anode gate, negative pulse to the cathode gate
C. negative pulse to the anode gate, positive pulse to the cathode gate
D. negative pulse to the anode gate, negative pulse to the cathode gate
Answer» D. negative pulse to the anode gate, negative pulse to the cathode gate
5.

The SCS is a four layer, four terminal thyristor. Can be turned on by

A. the anode gate
B. the cathode gate
C. either of the gates
D. gating both the gates together
Answer» D. gating both the gates together
6.

The SCS (Silicon Controlled Switch) is a

A. two terminal device
B. three terminal device
C. four terminal device
D. five terminal device
Answer» D. five terminal device
7.

From the following list of devices, choose the device that only turns-on for a fixed-value of anode-cathode voltage

A. PUT
B. SCR
C. SUS
D. BJT
Answer» D. BJT
8.

The equivalent circuit of SUS (Silicon Unilateral Switch) consists of

A. a diode in series with a PUT
B. a diode in parallel with a PUT
C. a diode in anti-parallel with a PUT
D. two diodes
Answer» D. two diodes
9.

The Programmable Unijunction Transistor (PUT) turns on & starts conducting when the

A. gate voltage exceeds anode voltage by a certain value
B. anode voltage exceeds gate voltage by a certain value
C. gate voltage equals the anode voltage
D. gate is given negative pulse w.r.t to cathode
Answer» C. gate voltage equals the anode voltage
10.

_________ device from the thyristor family has its gate terminal connected to the n-type material near the anode.

A. SCR
B. RCT
C. PUT
D. SUT
Answer» D. SUT