Power Diodes, types and semiconductor structures, I-V characteristics
switching characteristics and parameters, power losses, snubber
Thyristor, types and semiconductor structures, mode of operation and triggering
switching on and off, requirements, I-V characteristics and parameters
power losses, gate characteristics, drive circuit
dynamic characteristics and parameter, commutation methods
Triac, structure and switching on features, I-V characteristics, applications
Diac
GTO
Power device check, Power Devices - Cooling,heat sinks,thermal resistance, Power device applications