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One of the simplest single-phase ac phase-control circuits is shown in Fig. 9–1. The voltage impressed on the load is controlled by changing the phase-control angle α. Usually a symmetrical output is required so that each SCR is gated at the same α. Of course, a given SCR is gated only on alternate half-cycles. It is possible theoretically to use a single triac in place of the inverse-parallel pair of SCRs. However, the dv/dt capability and other rating limitations of presently available triacs often make necessary the use of SCRs. In this chapter, the inverse-parallel pair of SCRs will always be considered since this arrangement is functionally equivalent to the triac and is more generally applicable.

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Hoft, R.G. (1986). ac Phase Control. In: Semiconductor Power Electronics. Van Nostrand Reinhold Electrical/Computer Science and Engineering Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7015-4_9

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