EE-321 N

Lecture-15
Ramp Control Scheme
 Introduction
• Similar to the cosine scheme, there is another
one called ramp comparator approach
• As the name suggests, this scheme involves
comparison of a ramp signal against a dc
control signal
• This scheme is suitable for Biphase Midpoint
converter and can be extended to three phase
converters also

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 A Biphase midpoint converter

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 Block Diagram & Waveforms

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 Synchronized
I/P Supply

Vr

Comparator 1

M/S 1 (For T1)

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 Operation
• The t/f secondary terminal provides
synchronized ac voltage which is converted to
square wave by using a ZCD
• The negative portion of the square wave is
suppressed by using a diode
• Square wave is used to generate synchronized
ramp signal

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 Operation...contd
• As soon as the control signal becomes equal
to the ramp signal, output from comparator is
obtained
• Comparator o/p is also a square wave whose
leading edge lags by an angle α, w. r. t. the
commencement of the ramp
• Comparator o/p wave is sufficient to trigger
the thyristor but pulse width is variable

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 Operation...contd
• But if a fixed duration pulse is required then a
monostable chip is used which provides a
small duration pulse signal or a pulse train.
• Again the relation between the firing angle
and the control voltage is linear given by
 Vc Vc
      kr  
 Vr Vr

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