Multiple choice

Rectifiers derives DC power from an AC supply. Among the following ---------------------is a type of controlled rectifier .

  1. Thyratron

  2. Krytron

  3. Sprytron

  4. Ignitrons
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Explanation

An ignitron is a type of controlled rectifier dating from the 1930's.Ignitrons were long used as high-current rectifiers in major industrial and utility installations where thousands of amperes of AC current must be converted to DC, such as aluminum smelters.

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