An SCR has average power dissipation of 0.5 W. Allowable voltage variation is 2 V to 8 V. Consider the power dissipation to be constant. Find the value of gate current for gate voltage of 2 V.

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  1. 0.25 A
  2. 0.5 A
  3. 1 A
  4. 2 A

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Option 1 : 0.25 A
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The correct answer is option 1): 0.25 A

Given,

Average gate power dissipation = 0.5 W

i.e.,  Pg = Vg Ig = 0.5 W

Given Range of Gate voltage is 2 V to 8 V Case

(Consider, Vg = 2 V

∴ Ig =  = 0.25 A

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