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Thyristors DC Characteristics: Module No. 1
Thyristors DC Characteristics: Module No. 1
EXPERIMENT TITLE
MODULE NO. 1
Thyristors DC Characteristics
1.0 OBJECTIVES
1.1 To become familiar with the characteristics of the (SCR) silicon controlled rectifier
and its operation.
1.2 To measure the gate trigger voltage and the holding current of a typical SCR by
using dc measurement methods.
1.3 To demonstrate the dc power control of SCR by using typical rectification circuits.
1.4 To become familiar with the characteristics of the TRIAC and its operation.
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S1
R4
R1 220
4.7 k
+
VA
R2
1k
3.3 Using your multimeter, measure the voltage across R4. From this reading, can
we say that current is passing through the anode terminal?
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The reading was in microvolts which is pretty much equal to 0v so most likely it does
not.
3.4 Measure the voltage across R4 and the SCR. Press S1 and don’t release it. What
happens to the voltage at R4 and the SCR?
The voltage across R4 increased while the voltage across SCR decreased.
3.5 Based on the result in 3.4, what can you say about the SCR?
There were no changes observed as the state was “saved” due to latching.
3.7 Disconnect the voltage source and immediately replace it. What is the
condition of the SCR? Why is the condition so?
The SCR was turned off as the current flowing was cut off.
R3
R4
R1 220
4.7 k
VA +
R2
1k
4.2 Measure VAK and VGT with multimeter. What is the condition of the SCR?
VAK = 7.0V while VGT= 863mV or 0V. The SCR is turned off.
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4.3 Decrease R3 until the SCR turns on. How do you know that the SCR is on?
When the R3 is adjusted until the voltage across R4 becomes almost equal or close
to Vcc.
4.4 Increase the resistance of R3. Disconnect R4 in order to turn off the SCR then
replace again. Increase R3 further if it does not turn off.
4.5 Slowly increase the value of VGT (by decreasing R3) without turning on the SCR.
What is VGT before turning on?
The value of VGT before the even stated is at 0.5V.
4.6 Using the given circuit block, you will find the holding current (I H). Connect the
circuit according to Figure 1.3. Set R3 for minimum resistance. Turn on the SCR
using S1.
R3
S1
R4
R1 220
4.7 k
+
VA
R2
1k
4.9 Find the holding current. To find IH, increase R3 slowly while monitoring VAK.
When the SCR turns off, reverse R3 slightly and turn on the SCR again by using S1.
Make sure that the SCR is turned on.
4.10 Be sure that R3 is at its highest possible value with the SCR on. Calculate the
anode current IA. IA at this point is the IH. (IA=V4/R4).
IA = IH = 0.5V/220Ω = 2.27mA.
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5.1 Create the TRIAC AC POWER CONTROL circuit block. Connect the circuit as
shown in Figure 1.4. Adjust +VA to 6.0 Vdc. Measure the voltage across R6 and
across the triac, respectively. Record the readings.
VR6 = 0V and VTRIAC = 6.00 V.
MODE CONDITION
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