Technical library
Technical publications by Payne Engineering on the how, what and why of solid state power controls.
Technical information publications and application notes
- TIP 201Transient voltage protection for solid state controls
Any device that uses power semiconductors to control AC power can be damaged by transient voltage spikes on the AC line.
- TIP 202Is short circuit protection possible for solid state controls?
Everyone in the solid state control industry acknowledges that short circuits will destroy unprotected power semiconductors.
- TIP 203Keeping SCR controls cool
Solid state devices generate heat during operation because there is a voltage drop across conducting silicon semiconductors.
- AN10-18Temperature considerations for SCR controls
Three basic rules must not be overlooked in the application of SCR controls. This note addresses heat transfer in detail.
- AN11-18Transformer considerations with thyristor controls
Three basic modes of transformer operation with thyristor controls, by Dr. Henry E. Payne III, P.E.
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More questions
We have tried to cover a variety of information here, but there is always more to know. If you have a question about the operation of our controls and don’t find it here, call our technical support number or fax us your question. We will do our best to help with any of our products.