Fast transient behavior of thyristor switches
Abstract
The fast pulse switching behavior of center-fired and interdigitated thyristors was studied by switching 10 microsec, 1000 A (at 800 V) pulses. Single-shot switching was performed up to 5000 A/microsec, and repetitive switching, at 50 Hz and 2000 A/microsec for ten hours. No damage to the devices resulted from the switching stresses.
- Publication:
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IN: PESC '85; Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ppes.conf..458H
- Keywords:
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- Electric Pulses;
- Switching Circuits;
- Thyristors;
- Transient Response;
- Electric Potential;
- Failure Analysis;
- Gates (Circuits);
- Interdigital Transducers;
- Performance Tests;
- Waveforms;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering