Firing Angle in Silicon Controlled Rectifier Formulas

Firing angle is the angle in the AC cycle at which the thyristor starts conducting at the application of positive voltage to gate. And is denoted by ∠α. Firing Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Firing Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Firing Angle in Silicon Controlled Rectifier

fxThyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing CircuitGo

fxFiring Angle of UJT as Oscillator Thyristor Firing CircuitGo

List of variables in Silicon Controlled Rectifier formulas

fx Gate Threshold Voltage Go

fx Stablizing Resistance Go

fx Variable Resistance Go

fx Thyristor Resistance Go

fx Peak Input Voltage Go

fx Angular Frequency Go

fx Capacitance Go

fx Intrinsic Stand-off Ratio Go

FAQ

What is the Firing Angle?

Firing angle is the angle in the AC cycle at which the thyristor starts conducting at the application of positive voltage to gate. Firing Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Firing Angle is always negative.

Can the Firing Angle be negative?

Yes, the Firing Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Firing Angle?

Firing Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Firing Angle can be measured.

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