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
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Author: Constantine Hatziadoniu
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