Electric Mechanic Interview Question:

Please explain what are the different losses that occur in thyristor while operating?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Different losses that occur are
☛ a) Forward conduction losses during conduction of the thyristor
☛ b) Loss due to leakage current during forward and reverse blocking.
☛ c) Power loss at gate or Gate triggering loss.
☛ d) Switching losses at turn-on and turn-off.
Submitted by: Muhammad