In connecting two SCRs in series, during “OFF” state, the voltage source must be properly shared between them, but due to devices’ differences, there might be unequal voltages across each SCR ___

In connecting two SCRs in series, during “OFF” state, the voltage source must be properly shared between them, but due to devices’ differences, there might be unequal voltages across each SCR.

How do we equalize these voltages?

A. by installing a snubber circuit
B. by adding a gate-to-cathode resistor
C. by shunting a capacitor across the anode (A) and cathode (K) of each SCR
D. by using a blocking-equalizing resistor

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Answer: D

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