THYRISTORS

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Table of Contents

THYRISTORS

Applications of Thyristors

Physical Layout

Blocking State-Forward Voltage

Blocking State-Reverse Voltage

Static V-I Characteristic

Gate Triggering

Trigger Current

Triggering Characteristics

Varying Turn-on Requirements

Ideal V-I Characteristic

Thyristor Turn-ON

Junction Current Distribution

DI/DT Protection

Thyristor Turn-OFF

Successful Extinction

Forward Blocking Failure

DV/DT Protection

Polarized Snubber

Thyristor Turn-ON

Gate-Control Arrangements

Author: Constantine Hatziadoniu