Simplified large current crowbar switch using thyristors

Yang, J. G. ; Choi, J. W. ; Choi, J. H. ; Chang, H. Y. ; Choi, D. I. ; Bengtson, Roger D.

[S.l.] : American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Published 1993
ISSN:
1089-7623
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
We demonstrate a large current power crowbar switch using thyristors without complex snubber circuits. Current sharing was obtained by selecting circuit elements for uniform impedance of parallel switches and varistors were used for voltage sharing between series elements.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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