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Common Data for Questions 74, 75: A 1:1 Pulse Transformer (PT) is used to trigger the SCR in the adjacent figure. The SCR is rated at 1.5 kV, 250 A with I_L = 250 mA, I_H = 150 mA, and I_Gmax = 150 mA, I_Gmin = 100 mA. The SCR is connected to an inductive load, where L = 150 mH in series with a small resistance and the supply voltage is 200V dc. The forward drops of all transistors/diodes and gate-cathode junction during ON state are 1.0 V. The resistance R should be

  1. 4.7 kΩ
  2. 470 Ω
  3. 47 Ω
  4. 4.7 Ω

Correct answer: 470 Ω

Solution

The correct option is 470 Ω because it ensures that the gate current falls within the specified range for triggering the SCR, allowing it to operate effectively with the given supply voltage and load characteristics.

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