Now in this article we will try to understand step by step how we can use this thyristor in practical work. That can be for controlling heavy loads like electric lamps, heaters, or motors and so on. So this part is more about real application and not only about theory. How We Trigger The Thyristor […]
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SCR and Triac Gate Resistor Calculator
Here is a SCR and Triac gate resistor calculator along with the full detailed explanation. This will help users to calculate the right value of gate resistor for triggering an SCR or TRIAC safely. Calculator by homemade-circuits.com SCR / TRIAC Gate Resistor Calculator Gate Trigger Voltage (Vgt): Gate Trigger Current (Igt): Trigger Supply Voltage (Vs): […]
SCR/Triac Controlled Automatic Voltage Stabilizer Circuit
In this article I have explained a relatively simple triac controlled automatic mains voltage stabilizer circuit, which uses logic ICs and a few triacs for controlling the mains voltage levels. Why Solid State Being solid state in design, the voltage switching transitions are very smooth with minimum wear and tear, resulting in efficient voltage stabilization. […]
SCR Applications Circuits
In this article I have explained many interesting SCR application circuits and also learn the main features and properties of an SCR also called a thyristor device. What’s an SCR or Thyristor SCR is the acronym of Silicon Controlled Rectifier, as the name suggests it’s a kind of diode or a rectifying agent whose conduction […]
Semiconductor Tester Circuit [LED, Transistor, SCR Tester]
The semiconductor tester circuit I have explained below performs continuity tests on SCRs, bipolar transistors, and diodes. How the Circuit Works A squarewave oscillator with a frequency of about 350 Hz is produced by a couple of IC 4049 gates, U1a along with U1b, R1, R2, and C1. The complementary outputs required for testing both NPN and […]
BT169 SCR Datasheet [200 V, 0.5 A SCR]
The BT169 is a thyristor or SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) that is commonly used for switching applications in low-power electronic circuits. It can be used for small signal, low current applications. Its size is very small just like a BJT. Here are the full technical specifications of the BT169: Electrical Specifications Pinout: The BT169 SCR […]