[TCML] SCRTC?

["Carl Noggle" <cn@xxxxx>]

Hey--

Has anyone ever built a TC with an SCR switch?  If you put a reverse diode 
around it, it should work like a spark gap.  You would probably have to keep 
the gate drive on until all the ringing has subsided.  I have some SCRs that 
are rated at 1.6kV and 9.1kA for a half cycle at 60 Hz.  That is way over 
the performance of the SG in my 1800W SGTC.  This kind of service doesn't 
come close to the dV/dt ratings.

Thanks---

Carl 

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