Question

The gate lead, in a thyristor is welded to :

a.

p layer to which anode is connected

b.

n layer nearest to the anode terminal

c.

p layer nearest to the cathode terminal

d.

outside n layer

Answer: (b).n layer nearest to the anode terminal

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