phd@speech1.cs.cmu.edu (Paul Dietz) (05/25/88)
I'm looking for info on the use of snubber circuits for protecting switching circuits from large inductive loads. Does anybody know of a good reference? Also, just how much can you get away with just by using a free wheeling diode? And while we're on the subject of power problems, I need to get some info from the major manufacturers of thyristors and related devices. The problem is that I don't know who to call. I know TI used to make some, and the same with SGS, but that's a pretty short list... As always, any info is greatly appreciated! Oh, and if there is sufficient interest, I will post responses to the net... Paul H. Dietz ____ ____ Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering / oo \ <_<\\\ Carnegie Mellon University /| \/ |\ \\ \\ -------------------------------------------- | | ( ) | | | ||\\ "If God had meant for penguins to fly, -->--<-- / / |\\\ / he would have given them wings." _________^__^_________/ / / \\\\-
is813cs@pyr.gatech.EDU (Cris Simpson) (05/26/88)
In article <1754@pt.cs.cmu.edu> phd@speech1.cs.cmu.edu (Paul Dietz) writes: > >And while we're on the subject of power problems, I need to get some >info from the major manufacturers of thyristors and related devices. >The problem is that I don't know who to call. I know TI used to make >some, and the same with SGS, but that's a pretty short list... > I have been very pleased with my dealings with International Rectifier, mostly for MOSFETS. Their reps are generally knowledgeable, and the factory FAEs very helpful. Their catalog contains enough info to teach a quarter- long course. Just a satisfied customer, Cris -- ||...despair! Despair I can handle, it's the hope... J.Cleese,Clockwise || Cris Simpson is813cs@pyr.gatech.edu GA Tech Atlanta,GA ...!{akgua,allegra,amd,hplabs,ihnp4,seismo,ut-ngp}!gatech!gitpyr!is813cs
enjvr@dcatla.UUCP (Jayant V. Ragde) (05/27/88)
In article <1754@pt.cs.cmu.edu> phd@speech1.cs.cmu.edu (Paul Dietz) writes: > >And while we're on the subject of power problems, I need to get some >info from the major manufacturers of thyristors and related devices. >The problem is that I don't know who to call. I know TI used to make >some, and the same with SGS, but that's a pretty short list... > > >Paul H. Dietz ____ ____ >Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering / oo \ <_<\\\ >Carnegie Mellon University /| \/ |\ \\ \\ >-------------------------------------------- | | ( ) | | | ||\\ Some major manufacturers of SCRs and other power electronic devices: Amperex Electronic Corp. Powerex Teccor Electronics Inc AEG Telefunken, Inc GE/RCA Solid State Div (used to have good app information) Gentron Corp International Rectifier (good app notes) Motorola (not very large devices - good app notes) -- Jayant Ragde enjvr@dcatla.com or gatech!dcatla!enjvr Digital Communications Assoc., Inc. (404)442-4750 (off) 1000 Alderman Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30201 (404)972-0731 (res)