A FLEXIBLE DIDACTIC PLATFORM FOR THYRISTOR-BASED CIRCUIT TOPOLOGIES

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present a flexible didactic platform for thyristor-based circuits. When compared to the existing academic and commercial teaching platforms the proposed one is modular and shows more flexibility. Using the same basic thyristor module, several topologies can be built, including solid-state relays, thyristor bridge rectifiers, and others. All development steps are detailed. Examples of teaching applications, such as the operation of a controlled rectifier, are presented to demonstrate the functionality and didactic usage. Experimental results are also included for the presented applications.