Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 15 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.

In the ___________ type of mounting the SCR is pressed between two heat sinks

A. bolt-down mounting
B. stud-mounting
C. press-pak mounting
D. cross-fit mounting
Answer» D. cross-fit mounting
2.

For low power SCRs (about 1 Ampere current) _____________ type of mounting is used

A. lead
B. stud
C. bolt-down
D. press-fit
Answer» B. stud
3.

Heat dissipation from heat sink mainly takes place by

A. radiation
B. convection
C. absorption
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. absorption
4.

The sink to ambient thermal resistance of SCR θsA

A. depends on the flatness of the device
B. depends on the length of the device
C. depends on the current carrying capabilities
D. is independent on thyristor configuration
Answer» E.
5.

The total thermal resistance between junction and ambient θjA is 10°C/W. θjc is 2°C/W. θcs is 4°C/W. θsA = ?

A. 4°C/W
B. 2°C/W
C. 10°C/W
D. 16°C/W
Answer» B. 2°C/W
6.

IN_THE_____________TYPE_OF_MOUNTING_THE_SCR_IS_PRESSED_BETWEEN_TWO_HEAT_SINKS?$

A. bolt-down mounting
B. stud-mounting
C. press-pak mounting
D. cross-fit mounting
Answer» D. cross-fit mounting
7.

For low power SCRs (about 1 Ampere current) _____________ type of mounting is use?

A. lead
B. stud
C. bolt-down
D. press-fit
Answer» B. stud
8.

Heat dissipation from heat sink mainly takes place b?

A. radiation
B. convection
C. absorption
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. absorption
9.

Pav x (θjc + θcs + θsA) =$

A. Maximum specified temperature
B. Energy lost
C. Difference in temperature between junction & ambient
D. Sum of junction & ambient temperature
Answer» D. Sum of junction & ambient temperature
10.

The sink to ambient thermal resistance of SCR θsA$

A. depends on the flatness of the device
B. depends on the length of the device
C. depends on the current carrying capabilities
D. is independent on thyristor configuration
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following thermal resistance parameters depends on the size of the device and the clamping pressure?

A. θ<sub>sA</sub>
B. θ<sub>cs</sub>
C. θ<sub>jc</sub>
D. None
Answer» C. ‚âà√≠‚Äö√†√®<sub>jc</sub>
12.

The total thermal resistance between junction and ambient θjA is 10°C/W. θjc is 2°C/W. θcs is 4°C/W. θsA = ?$

A. 4°C/W
B. 2°C/W
C. 10°C/W
D. 16°C/W
Answer» B. 2¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√ªC/W
13.

The dv/dt rating of SCR can be improved by using

A. cathode-short structure
B. anode-short structure
C. gate-short structure
D. centre gate thyristor
Answer» B. anode-short structure
14.

Inter-digitating of gate-cathode regions in SCR devices improves the

A. I<sup>2</sup>t rating
B. di/dt rating
C. dv/dt rating
D. thermal resistance
Answer» C. dv/dt rating
15.

The usual way to accomplish higher gate current for improved di/dt rating is by using

A. varistors
B. pilot thyristors
C. twisted cables
D. op-amps
Answer» C. twisted cables