Unit 2: Power Devices and Fabrication21ECC101J

Thyristor, PNPN Diode, and Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for Thyristor, PNPN Diode, and Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) under Unit 2 (Power Devices and Fabrication) of Electronic System and PCB Design (21ECC101J) at SRMIST.

Appearances
8
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
4
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
5
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
0
Cycle Test 1
CT2
0
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
5
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:5 questions
8 Marks:2 questions
12 Marks:1 questions
Recurring Question Families (5)

Question templates that recur across multiple examination cycles with similar conceptual stems.

family repeat1 paper appearance

“(a) Describe in detail the monolithic fabrication process. --- OR --- 13. (b) With a neat sketch,...”

singleton1 paper appearance

“Elaborate on the operation of the Gunn diode and Schottky diode with neat diagrams. --- OR --- 22....”

singleton1 paper appearance

“Describe the construction, working, and applications of Silicon Controlled Rectifier.”

singleton1 paper appearance

“In order to turn on the SCR we need to provide appropriate ________. (a) Break over Voltage (b)...”

singleton1 paper appearance

“The minimum current required to trigger the device from its off state to its on state is (a)...”

Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

(b) With a neat sketch, Explain the construction, and working principle of a thyristor device.

Year: 2023•Assessment: Other
12 Marks

Elaborate on the operation of the Gunn diode and Schottky diode with neat diagrams. --- OR --- 22. Describe the construction, working, and applications of Silicon Controlled...

Year: 2025•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

Describe the construction, working, and applications of Silicon Controlled Rectifier.

Year: 2025•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

In order to turn on the SCR we need to provide appropriate ________. (a) Break over Voltage (b) Anode current (c) Gate Current (d) Cathode Current

Year: 2023•Assessment: Other
1 Marks

The minimum current required to trigger the device from its off state to its on state is (a) Holding Current (b) Latching Current (c) Gate current (d) Reverse current

Year: 2023•Assessment: Other
1 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (4)

Examinations where questions for Thyristor, PNPN Diode, and Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) have appeared.

Electronic System And PCB Design - 21ecc101j-system-pcb-design-test-fj-ii-answer-key-and-guidelines.PDF
2023Other
Electronic System And PCB Design - PYQ Jul 2025
2025EndSem
Electronic System And PCB Design - PYQ Nov 2024
2024EndSem
Electronic System And PCB Design - PYQ Dec 2023
2023EndSem
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