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This block implements a single thyristor module.

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A thyristor is a This device allows current to flow only in forward direction (from negative/anode to positive/cathode port). Also, it is capable to block voltage only in forward direction. Its states depends on gate control signal (controlled commutation) and on the conditions imposed by the external circuit: the transition from conduction to blocking state only occurs when the current is null.

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thyristor is a solid-state semiconductor device with  with four layers of alternating alternating P- and  and N-type materials materials. It acts exclusively as a bistable switch switch, conducting when the gate receives a current trigger and continuing to conduct until the voltage across the device is reversed biased, or until the voltage is removed (by some other means). 

Parameters

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Internal on resistance (Ron)

The diode internal on resistance, in ohms (Ω).

Internal off Resistance (Roff)

The diode internal off resistance, in ohms (Ω).

Gate control signal (g)

The signal to control on/off state of the switch.

Discrete-time switch conductance (Gs)

The discrete-time switch conductance, in S

.Internal resistance (Ron)The diode internal resistance Ron

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See How to tune discrete-time switch condutance for detailed explanation.

Relaxation (Relax)

The relaxation parameter of the switch. Values can range between 0.1 for maximum performance or 10 for maximum stability.

See How to tune single switch parameters for detailed explanation.

Damping resistance (Rdamp)

Damping resistance value, in ohms (Ω)

.Forward voltage (Vf)Amount of voltage required for current to flow through a diode, in V.

Inputs

  • Description of each input

Outputs

  • Description of each output

Electrical ports

  • Description of each electrical port

Characteristics

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See How to tune single switch parameters for detailed explanation.

Electrical Ports

  • From top to bottom, the electrical ports are the positive and negative ports of the source respectively named p1 and n1

Inputs

g

Digital input controlling the gate. This input could be assigned to a digital input channel or a signal coming from Simulink or HYPERSIM.

Characteristics

Advanced - Gen 4

Advanced parameters for Gen 4 solver architecture:

  • Discrete-time switch conductance (Gs)

are only visible when selecting Nodal Analysis (Gen4) circuit analysis method in Solver Settings.

Precision on how to tune this parameter can be found here: /wiki/spaces/FPET/pages/22924052.

Advanced - Gen 5

Advanced parameters for Gen 5 solver architecture:

  • Relaxation (Relax)

  • Damping resistance (Rdamp)

are only visible when selecting State-space Analysis (Gen5) circuit analysis method in Solver Settings.

Precision on how to tune those parameters can be found here: /wiki/spaces/FPET/pages/250380336.