Re: 2 simple questions - SCR devices - continued

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• Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 14:08:49 -0600
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        Re: 2 simple questions - SCR devices - continued
  Date: 
        Fri, 14 Mar 1997 10:58:36 -0500 (EST)
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> Hi John,
>            Do you have the specs on his coil handy? I'd be interested 
> to know the primary surge impedance and resonant frequency in 
> particular. It sounds as if the dV/dt rating was exceeded (lack of 
>controlled turnoff). 
 
> Thanks,
> Malcolm

Malcolm,
I agree, don't have specs, but I'll get them from Lou.
John Freau 



> > Lou Balint of PA has used SCR's to simulate a spark gap by controlling
them
> > with a pulse generator.  He used about 600 volts, and obtained 7" sparks
or
> > more.  The units were rated for about 200 amps I think.  He was unable to
> > make them "turn off" until the primary tank energy had rung down.
 Eventually
> > they burned up.
 > 
> > Happy SCR coiling  :)
 > 
> > John Freau
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