1982 · 18 citations · 0 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicroelectronicsPower ElectronicsSemiconductor DevicesHigh-frequency Power ConversionSnubber CircuitsSafe Operating Space
Measurements of gate turn-off performance of GTOs have been made in terms of the safe operating area. The feasibility of the snubber-less GTO capable of 60 amperes controlling and 600 volts blocking has been demonstrated.