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A thyristor has a maximum allowable junction temperature of 120°C and the ambient temperature is 40°C. If thermal resistance is 1.6° C/W, the maximum allowable internal power dissipation is

20 W
50 W
92 W
128 W

Correct Answer: 50 W

Explanation:

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