Firing sensitivity of thyristors-Response time

The firing sensitivity of a thyristor depends on two parameters: 1) the response time τ of the thyristor, 2) the gate-to-cathode resistance. Using this new notion of response time, the "rate effect" capability is evaluated.

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Published in:Proceedings of the IEEE 1967-08, Vol.55 (8), p.1520-1521
Main Authors: Rocher, E.Y., Reynier, R.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coaxial components
Delay
Diodes
Equations
Frequency
Noise level
Physics
Power generation
Probability
Thyristors
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Summary:The firing sensitivity of a thyristor depends on two parameters: 1) the response time τ of the thyristor, 2) the gate-to-cathode resistance. Using this new notion of response time, the "rate effect" capability is evaluated.
ISSN:0018-9219
1558-2256
DOI:10.1109/PROC.1967.5884