A power thyristor is the three terminal, bi-stable device, with alternating p- and n-layers in its structure. Its simplified scheme, equivalent scheme and sign…
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What is power IGBT
This post answers the question what is the power IGBT. IGBT is the combination of two discrete devices – MOSFET and BJT. This approach…
Static induction devices
This post gives an introduction into static induction transistors. Static induction devices (SID) are transistors operating with a prepunch-through region. These devices feature outstanding…
Single-phase full-wave diode rectifier
Single-phase full-wave diode rectifier Single-phase diode rectifier, converting ac signal into a dc voltage, exist in two types - half-wave and full-wave one. Half-wave…
Three-phase diode rectifier
Three-phase diode rectifier convert AC balanced signal into stable DC signal where power output is higher than 15kW. Three-phase diode rectifiers can be two…
Rectifiers for filtering purposes
Rectifiers are used for creating the smooth DC output voltage, for this purpose there is usually filters are used in rectifiers. This systems can…
Line-commutated single-phase half-wave rectifier
This post describes the topic: "What is line-commutated single-phase half-wave rectifiier". Last posts described single-phase rectifier using diodes. Another configuration of line-commutated single-phase half-wave…
Line-commutated single-phase bridge rectifier
This post answers the question "What is line-commutated single-phase bridge rectifier?". Bridge rectifier can be fully controlled with four thyristors and half-controlled with two…
Line-commutated three-phase rectifier
This post answers the question: "What is line-commutated three-phase rectifier?". As we know from previous post, these rectifiers are used to convert a fixed…
Comparators
This post explains the difference between comparator and schmitt trigger. A comparator is a circuit with two inverting or non-inverting terminals and an output…