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Description : Diode VI characteristics

Last Answer : Diode VI characteristics

Description : Draw symbol & V-I characteristics of (i) LASCR (ii) DIAC (iii) TRIAC

Last Answer : (i) LASCR:  (ii) DIAC:  (iii) TRIAC: 

Description :  basic characteristics of sound signal.

Last Answer : Level and loudness: The amplitude of a sound wave determines its loudness or volume. A larger amplitude means a louder sound, and a smaller amplitude means a softer sound. The loudness of a ... the reproducing system should be capable of handling the maximum and minimum power in the same ratio. 

Description : Compare characteristics of asynchronous and synchronous transmission mode (four points). 

Last Answer : Synchronous transmission Asynchronous transmission 1. Synchronous transmission are synchronized by an external clock. 1. Asynchronous transmission are synchronized by special signals along the transmission ... for transferring a small amount of data as it is simple and economical.

Description : Explain the characteristics of solar cell.  

Last Answer : Characteristics of solar cell : Explanation :- Solar cells produce direct current ( DC ) electricity and current times voltage equals power, so we can create solar cell I-V curves representing ... system so that it can operate as close to its optimal peak power point (MPP) as possible.

Description : State characteristics of force.

Last Answer : i) Magnitude: The quantity of force e.g. 10 N, 100 kN etc.  ii) Direction: It is the line along which the force acts. It is also called as line of action of the force.  iii) Point of ... .  Push: If the arrow head is pointed towards the point of application, the nature of the force is push.

Description : Draw a symbol and neat labeling V-I characteristics of GTO and explain its operation.

Last Answer : Ans: Symbol and V-I characteristics of GTO: Operation of GTO: i) As the applied anode to cathode voltage is increased above zero, very small current (leakage current) flows through the device. ... low voltage (VBRR). The reverse breakdown voltage is of the order of 20 to 30 volt only. 

Description : Draw a neat labelling V-I characteristics of SCR and explain the region

Last Answer : (i) Latching current: It is the minimum anode current required to maintain the SCR in the conduction state just after turn-on and the gate signal has been removed.  (ii) Holding current: It is the minimum anode current required to hold the conducting SCR in the ON state. 

Description : What is the smallest unit of a compound with the same chemical characteristics?

Last Answer : The molecule is the smallest unit of a compound with the same chemical characteristics.

Description : The following is/are the characteristics of SF6 circuit breakers:  (A) It does not need an auxiliary breaking chamber (B) Short break time of 2 to 2.5 cycles (C) All of the above (D) None of the above

Last Answer : The following is/are the characteristics of SF6 circuit breakers:  (A) It does not need an auxiliary breaking chamber (B) Short break time of 2 to 2.5 cycles (C) All of the above (D) None of the above

Description : The terminal characteristics of a dc generator suitable for electric welders is (A) separately excited generator (B) shunt generator (C) series generator (D) differentially compounded generator

Last Answer : The terminal characteristics of a dc generator suitable for electric welders is differentially compounded generator

Description : Which of the following does not show non-linear V-I characteristics? (A) Schottky diode (B) Tunnel diode (C) Thermistor, at a fixed temperature (D) p-n Junction diode.

Last Answer : Which of the following does not show non-linear V-I characteristics? (A) Schottky diode (B) Tunnel diode (C) Thermistor, at a fixed temperature (D) p-n Junction diode.

Last Answer : The desirable static characteristics of a measuring system are accuracy, sensitivity and reproducibility.

Last Answer : The speed/load characteristics of a universal motor is same as that of D.C. series motor.

Description : Explain the electrical characteristics of transformer.

Last Answer : Transformer electrical characteristics: Area of primary and secondary conductors, Apri and Asec: Winding loss Pw: Flux density and core loss: Leakage inductance: ... transformer span. The rise in temperature may breakdown insulation which may cause failure of the transformer.

Description : What are the desirable characteristics of ideal switch?

Last Answer : Desirable characteristics of the ideal switch: It is desirable to have power switches characteristics closer to ideal switch. The ideal switch should have the following characteristics. Zero resistance when ... . 100% efficiency. Able to control power flow with zero power dissipation.

Description : Draw the structural diagram of GTO. Explain briefly the switching behavior of GTO with the help of appropriate voltage and current waveform.

Last Answer : Gate Turn Off Thyristor (GTO) Conventional Thyristor can be turned on with gate terminal but can not turn off from gate terminal. But in case of Gate Turn Off Thyristor (GTO), we can turn it on and off ... subdivided as storage period (Ts), fall period (Tp) and tail period (Tt).

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