S schmitt trigger Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Apr 29, 2016 #2 Just like its transistor counterparts, but you have to figure out a way to turn them off, as removing the gate drive won't do it (The SCR latches on). You have to used forced commutation, with the aid of another SCR and a tank circuit, like the McMurray-Bedford inverter. https://www.google.com/search?q=McM...FSCYKHbVmCuwQsAQILA&biw=2144&bih=1100&dpr=0.9
Just like its transistor counterparts, but you have to figure out a way to turn them off, as removing the gate drive won't do it (The SCR latches on). You have to used forced commutation, with the aid of another SCR and a tank circuit, like the McMurray-Bedford inverter. https://www.google.com/search?q=McM...FSCYKHbVmCuwQsAQILA&biw=2144&bih=1100&dpr=0.9
chemelec Well-Known Member Apr 29, 2016 #3 Never Tried this on a Transformer, But this Might Work. Transformer enter tap to the 12 Volts, one winding to SCR-1 and the other to SCR-2 This Assumes it can operate at 50 or 60Hz. Also it would require some Transient Protection.
Never Tried this on a Transformer, But this Might Work. Transformer enter tap to the 12 Volts, one winding to SCR-1 and the other to SCR-2 This Assumes it can operate at 50 or 60Hz. Also it would require some Transient Protection.