Which one of the following statements is NOT true?
A. For SCRs to be in the conduction state, the forward anode current must be greater than the latching current
B. For SCRs to be in the forward blocking state, the forward anode current must be lower than the holding current
C. When SCRs are in the conduction state, they can be turned off by applying suitable gate pulses
D. When avalance breakdown takes place, SCRs, enter into the conduction state
Answer: Option C
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