Thyristor Control of Motors

Thyristor Control of Motors: Thyristor Control of Motors - A variety of thyristor control circuitry has been devised for use in motor control depending upon the type of supply (ac/dc)…

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Types of Converters in Power Electronics

Types of Converters in Power Electronics: The different types of converters in power electronics are AC/DC Converters AC/AC Converters The Matrix Converter DC/DC Converters DC/AC Converters Control VSI Current Source…

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What is Power Electronic Converter?

What is Power Electronic Converter?: What is Power Electronic Converter? - Since the introduction of the thyristor, the Power Electronic Converter technology has progressed through intense technological evolution for the…

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What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)?

What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? | Construction and Working of SCR: What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? - This semiconductor switching device is also known as a thyristor. It…

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Motor Control by Static Power Converters

Motor Control by Static Power Converters: Motor Control by Static Power Converters - Power electronics is a multidisciplinary technology that encompasses power semiconductor devices, converter circuits, electric machines, signal electronics,…

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AC Series Motor

AC Series Motor: A series motor can be run from either dc or ac (single-phase) supply provided that both stator and rotor cores are laminated to limit the iron-loss. Figure…

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Frequency Translator using PLL

Frequency Translator using PLL: The Frequency Translator means shifting the frequency of an oscillator by a small factor. Fig. 2.134 shows the block schematic for frequency translator using PLL. It…

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AM Detection using PLL

AM Detection using PLL: AM Detection – A PLL can be used to demodulate AM signals as shown in the Fig. 2.133. The PLL is locked to the carrier frequency…

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