Thyristor Commutation Techniques – Types, Working Principles
Thyristor commutation is a process used in power electronics to Turn OFF a thyristor (also known as a silicon-controlled rectifier or SCR).
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Getting to Know the LED Indications on GE Make PLC
Read this article to find out all you need to know about LED Indications on GE PLCs and the CPL-410 model. Understand the importance of PLCs in automation.
Thyristors – Switching, Two Transistor Model, Advantage, Applications
Learn the switching characteristics of thyristor, turn ON and OFF times, two transistor model, advantages, and applications.
Hardwired I/O and Serial I/O – Differences Explained
In the PLC and DCS, the selection between Hardwired I/O and Serial I/O is very critical due real-time nature of these in industrial systems.
Thyristors – Working, VI Characteristics, Turn ON Methods
The word “thyristor” is made up of the capital letters THYRatron and transISTOR. Learn working, VI characteristics and turn ON methods.
Introduction to Thyristor – History, Types, Principle, Advantages
A thyristor is a current-controlled power electronic device. Thyristors switch high currents and voltages with low power input.
Hard-Wired Control Logic for the Pressure Alarm
To understand the hard-wired control logic concept, let us examine a relay control circuit where a pressure switch activates an alarm light.
MCT (MOS Controlled Thyristor) – Symbol, Working, Characteristics, Advantages
In this article, you will learn the MCT (MOS Controlled Thyristor) symbol, working principle, VI characteristics, and advantages.
Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Worksheets and Documents
This blog offers a set of helpful worksheets and documents that can guide you in running a safety instrumented system (SIS) smoothly.
IGBT – Symbol, Construction, Working, Characteristics, Advantages
IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) is a type of semiconductor device that combines the characteristics of both BJT and MOSFET.