IGBT: Construction, Control, Advantages, Application Example
The article discusses Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), outlining their construction, control mechanisms, advantages, and providing an application example. … Read More
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How to Read a Zener Diode Datasheet Specifications
The article discusses how to interpret Zener diode datasheet specifications. It covers key parameters such as maximum power … Read More
SCR Thyristor Phase Control
This article explores phase control techniques in thyristor power systems, focusing on controlling AC and DC loads through … Read More
Programmable Unijunction Transistor (PUT) Basics
The programmable unijunction transistor is a device that overcomes the major disadvantages of the UJT. This article covers … Read More
Unijunction Transistor (UJT) Basics
Thyristor power-control devices must be accompanied by a circuit that provides pulses of current to the gate terminal … Read More
TRIAC Basics
This article covers Triac Construction, Operating Principle, Circuit Characteristics, Testing Procedure, and Applications, along with the relevant circuit … Read More
Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
This article covers Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) construction, Operation, Commutation, Characteristics, Gate Requirements, Testing, and Applications along with the … Read More
Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) Principle
Definition Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) means that the power to the load (heater or cooler or other device) … Read More
How does an Oscilloscope Work
The oscilloscope is a test instrument that permits observation of waveform patterns representing voltages in an electronic circuit, … Read More
Transistor Characteristic Curves
A fundamental property of a transistor and how it works is pointed out in the following Figure, where … Read More
Band Pass and Band Stop (Notch) Filter | Circuit | Theory
The bandpass and notch (or band-stop) filters are designed to pass or block a specified range of frequencies. … Read More
RC and RL High Pass Filter
In this article, we will discuss the operation/working principle of RC and RL high pass filters along with … Read More