THYRISTORS

COMMUTATION
TECHNIQUES

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 TYPES
• Class A – Load Commutation (only DC circuit)
• Class B – Resonant-pulse commutation
• Class C – Complementary commutation
• Class D – Impulse commutation
• Class E – External Pulse commutation
• Class F – Line commutation (Natural) (only
AC circuit)

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Class A - Load Commutation

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Class B – Resonant Pulse
Commutation

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Class C - Complementary
Commutation

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Class D - Impulse Commutation

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Class E – External Pulse
Commutation

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Class F - Line Commutation