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Firing Angle of an SCR for AC Voltage Regulator Design
AC Voltage Regulator Design

How to Calculate Firing Angle of an SCR for AC Voltage Regulator Design

In the field of power electronics, AC Voltage Regulator is a type of power converter that is used to convert a fixed AC voltage into variable AC Voltage.
TYN608 SCR (Thyristor)
TYN608 SCR (Thyristor)

TYN608 SCR (Thyristor)

The TYN608 is a standard 8A SCR available in a TO-220AB package that can be used to control medium power AC/DC loads and can handle high current surges.  
BT151 SCR
BT151 SCR

BT151 SCR (Thyristor)

The BT151 is a medium power 12A silicon-controlled rectifier that comes in a TO-220 package that can be used to switch medium power AC/DC loads and can handle high DC pulses.  
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifiers) - Introduction, Working and Applications in Power Electronics

The term SCR stands for silicon controlled rectifier which is one of the most important members of the thyristor family.
DIAC – Symbol, Construction, Working with Application Circuits
DIAC – Symbol, Construction, Working with Application Circuits

Understanding DIAC Working with Application Circuits

The most popular and commonly used Power Electronic Switching Devices are the BJT,
High Performance Thyristor/Diode Prime Block Modules for Drives and UPS Applications
High Performance Thyristor/Diode Prime Block Modules for Drives and UPS Applications

High Performance Thyristor/Diode Prime Block Modules for Drives and UPS Applications

Infineon Technologies has introduced its new 50 and 60 mm Prime Block Modules for high performance in Drives and UPS applications.
2N1595 Thyristor
2N1595 Thyristor

2N1595 - Silicon Thyristor

2N1595 is a solid state semiconductor device called Thyristor or SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier). It is an industrial-type, low-current device available in a three-lead package ideal for printed-circuit applications.  
2N2324 Thyristor (SCR)
2N2324 Thyristor (SCR)

2N2324 Thyristor (SCR)

2N2324 SCR Pin Description Pin Number Pin Name Description 1 Cathode
PCR406 Sensitive Gate Thyristor
PCR406 Sensitive Gate Thyristor

PCR406 Sensitive Gate Thyristor

PCR406 Features and Specifications Blocking voltage to 600 V High performance planner diffused PNPN devices On-state RMS current is 0.8 A Repetitive peak off-state voltage is 400 V Ultra-low gate triggering gate current: 200u
TYN612 Thyristor
TYN612 Thyristor

TYN612 -Thyristor

Pin Configuration Pin NO. Pin Name Description 1 K