Tutorial for Characterizing a Thyristor
Use the Thyristor Device Characterization Wizard to parameterize a thyristor model to match both the DC and reverse recovery characteristics of a device using information from the manufacturer’s data sheet.
The Thyristor model has digital gate ignition, so gate related dynamics cannot be characterized. However, delay time Tgd and turn-off time Tq are modeled as timers in the model, which can be set according to data sheet values.
The information available in the data sheet limits the accuracy of the parameterized thyristor model if certain characteristics are not provided in the data sheet.
The wizard can characterize a wide array of thyristors. The available information varies from vendor to vendor, and even between devices from the same vendor. If you have any additional questions, contact Ansys support.
Details about the Thyristor Model are in the Basic Elements section in the Components help.
Related Topics
Preliminary Considerations Using Thyristor Data Sheet Information