This document summarizes the Pspice modeling and simulation of a thyristor component. It examines the diode model parameters, the forward IG-VT characteristic, the reverse ITM-VTM characteristic, the holding current IH characteristic, and the switching times Ton and Toff. The simulations show good agreement with measurements, with most error values below 2%.
2. DIODE MODEL
Pspice model
Model description
Parameter
IS Saturation Current
N Emission Coefficient
RS Series Resistance
IKF High-injection Knee Current
CJO Zero-bias Junction Capacitance
M Junction Grading Coefficient
VJ Junction Potential
ISR Recombination Current Saturation Value
BV Reverse Breakdown Voltage(a positive value)
IBV Reverse Breakdown Current(a positive value)
TT Transit Time
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3. IG-VT Characteristic
Evaluation Circuit
Simulation result
Simulation
Comparison Table
Measurement Simulation % Error
IGT (mA) 5 4.9762 -0.47600
VGT (V) 0.6 0.590949 -1.50850
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4. ITM-VTM Characteristic
Evaluation Circuit
Simulation result
Simulation
Comparison Table
At ITM=30A Measurement Simulation % Error
VTM(V) 1.1 1.1375 3.40909
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5. Holding Characteristic (IH)
Evaluation Circuit
Simulation result
Simulation
Comparison Table
VD=12V Measurement Simulation % Error
IH(mA) 20 19.692 -1.54000
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6. Switching Time Characteristic
Evaluation Circuit
Simulation result
Simulation
Comparison Table
Measurement Simulation %Error
Ton(us) 2 1.9913 -0.43500
Toff(us) 70 70.745 1.06429
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