The power semiconductor device requires protection against sudden rise in voltage and current, so that the device is not damaged. i) List the main causes for high rate of change of voltage across the device ii) Illustrate how a thyristor can be protected against high rate of change of voltage and current using Snubber circuits.

The power semiconductor device requires protection against sudden rise in voltage and current, so that the device is not damaged. i) List the main causes for high rate of change of voltage across the device ii) Illustrate how a thyristor can be protected against high rate of change of voltage and current using Snubber circuits.

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