The Diode-Assisted Gate-Commutated Thyristor—Operation, Design, and Testing
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2020.2981536
Abstract: This article presents the diode-assisted gate-commutated thyristor (DAGCT), a power electronic device designed and optimized for hybrid dc circuit-breaker applications employing a fast mechanical circuit breaker. Detailed topology and operation of the DAGCT are illustrated… read more here.
Keywords: gate commutated; diode assisted; thyristor; commutated thyristor ... See more keywords
Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor-Based Modular Multilevel Converters: A Promising Solution for High-Voltage dc Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/mie.2019.2906952
Abstract: This article proposes that a modular multilevel converter (MMC) based on the integrated-gate commutated thyristor (IGCT) is a promising solution for future highvoltage dc (HVdc) applications. The system-level scheme and technical issues of the IGCT… read more here.
Keywords: gate commutated; commutated thyristor; modular multilevel; integrated gate ... See more keywords
Electro-Thermo-Mechanical Analysis and Modeling of High-Power Intergrated Gate Commutated Thyristors
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DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2024.3362993
Abstract: As a high-power electronic device, intergrated gate commutated thyristor (IGCT) has the characteristics of strong turn off, high surge capability, and high withstand voltage ability, which makes it receive more and more attention and be… read more here.
Keywords: high power; device; gate commutated; power ... See more keywords
Decipher Turn-On Voltage Plateau of High-Voltage Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristors
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DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2024.3514459
Abstract: The high-voltage integrated gate commutated thyristor (IGCT, reverse-blocking type) is a suitable device for hybrid line-commutated converters to resist commutation failures. During the turn-on process, a voltage plateau is observed under a high the current… read more here.
Keywords: voltage integrated; gate commutated; voltage; voltage plateau ... See more keywords