How does an SCR work?

[PeteMoss]

Does anyone have a .PDF or web site that contains a thorough SCR theory of operation? The data sheets list different voltage and current parameters, but do not explain what they are. Thanks.

 

[softstarter]

Check These

1.

http://www.eurotherm.com/training/tutorial/instrumentation/holland/scr.pdf

2.

http://www.ent.ohiou.edu/~tscott/NAIT2000.ppt

3.

http://www.mikeholt.com/Newsletters/scr.htm

 

[dydt]

hi...

visit this site,

http://www.teccor.com/appnotes.htm

good explanation on thyristors (SCR, Triac, etc),
easy to digest and with some design and application
notes..

good luck
dydt