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The minimum anode current needed immediately after triggering so that an SCR remains ON when the gate pulse is removed is called?

ALatching current
BReverse leakage current
CDisplacement current
DLoad current rating

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Correct Answer: A. Latching current

Explanation: Latching current is the minimum anode current required to establish regenerative conduction after the triggering signal is removed.

Reference: Standard power electronics: scr

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