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    This document summarizes an experiment on thyristors and TRIACs. The objectives are to measure the characteristics of an SCR, including its gate trigger voltage and holding current. Circuits are used to demonstrate DC power control with SCRs and triggering modes of TRIACs. Key results include an SCR turning on when the gate voltage exceeds 0.5V and having a holding current of 2.27mA. TRIACs are shown to conduct in different directions depending on the triggering mode.

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    This document summarizes an experiment on thyristors and TRIACs. The objectives are to measure the characteristics of an SCR, including its gate trigger voltage and holding current. Circuits are used to demonstrate DC power control with SCRs and triggering modes of TRIACs. Key results include an SCR turning on when the gate voltage exceeds 0.5V and having a holding current of 2.27mA. TRIACs are shown to conduct in different directions depending on the triggering mode.

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    EXPERIMENT TITLE

    MODULE NO. 1

    Thyristors DC Characteristics

    PREPARED BY: J.B. G. Ibarra

    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.

    DATE PERFORMED: August 25, 2020

    NAME: Magno, Raj Daniel C. _______________

    INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Joseph Bryan Ibarra

    REMARKS

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    2.0 TESTING AN SCR WITH A MULTIMETER


    Using a multimeter, measure the resistance between each two leads of the SCR.
    Record each readings in the table below.

    Anode Cathode Gate Resistance

    (+) (-) 0L

    (+) (-) 0L

    (-) (+) 0L

    (+) (-) 0L

    (-) (+) 350 K Ω

    (-) (+) 0L

    3.0 SCR DC OPERATION

    3.1 Connect Figure 1.1. Set +VA to +7.0 Vdc.

    S1

    R4
    R1 220
    4.7 k
    +

    VA
    R2
    1k

    Figure 1.1: SCR DC circuit 1


    3.2 Using your multimeter, measure the voltage across SCR. What is the voltage
    level shown?

    The voltage displayed is 7.00V.

    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?

    The SCR was turned on.

    3.6 Release S1. Is there any change? Why?

    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.

    4.0 GATE VOLTAGE and Holding Current

    4.1 R3 is a potentiometer. Set R3 for maximum resistance (5 kohm). Connect the


    circuit according to figure 1.2. Maintain +VA to +7.0 Vdc.

    R3

    R4
    R1 220
    4.7 k
    VA +

    R2
    1k

    Figure 1.2: SCR DC circuit 2

    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

    Figure 1.3: SCR DC circuit 3

    4.7 By how much does the voltage drop across R4?

    Voltage drop across R4 is equal to 6.10V.

    4.8 Calculate the anode current (IA=V4/R4).

    IA = 6.10V / 220 Ω = 27.72mA.

    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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    5.0 TRIAC TRIGGERING MODES

    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.

    Figure 1.4: TRIAC DC Circuit

    5.2 Momentarily press S1 (press and release). Is the triac conducting?


    Yes, the triac starts to conduct.
    5.3 Measure the voltage across R6. Observe the polarity of your multimeter. In what
    direction is current flowing through the triac? (from MT2 to MT1 / from MT1 to
    MT2)
    From MT2 to MT1
    5.4 Referring to the given table below, reconnect Figure 1.7 based on the given
    conditions. Repeat steps 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.

    MODE CONDITION

    I MT2 positive Gate positive

    II MT2 positive Gate negative

    III MT2 negative Gate positive

    IV MT2 negative Gate negative

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    Conduction Current Direction

    Mode II YES MT2 to MT1

    Mode III YES MT1 to MT2

    Mode IV YES MT1 to MT2

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