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  1. In the chopper circuit shown, the main thyristor (TM) is operated at a duty ratio of 0.8 which is
    much larger the commutation interval. If the maximum allowable reapplied
    dv
    on TM
    dt

    is 50 V/μs, what should be the theoretical minimum value of C1? Assume current ripple through L0 to be negligible.

    1. 0.2 μF
    2. 0.02 μF
    3. 2 μF
    4. 20 μF
Correct Option: A

I0 =
100
= 12.5 amp
0.8

Duty ratio of TM = 0.8
∴ Current through M, IM = 12.5 × 0.8 = 10A
Now IM = C
dVM
dt

∴ 10 = C ×
50
10-6

or C =
50
× 10-6 = 0.2 μF
10



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