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\(\begin{array}{l|c|c}
Time & 1N4001-5 &1N4006-7
\hline
.2 usec &.1A&
.3 usec &1.5 A& .1 A
.4 usec &4 A &1 A
.5 usec &6.3 A& 2 A
.6 usec &8 A &4 A
.7 usec &10 A &5.4 A
.8 usec & &7 A
.9 usec & &8.4 A
1 usec & &10 A
\end{array}\)
Associated math goes like this: If you want to use a capacitor to help the SCR survive until the diode conducts, IT/V = C
Example for a 1N4007, (4 A x .6 usec)/200V = .012uf minimum. (12 nanofarads)
The 1N4005 can do this in .4 usec. and is rated for a generous 600 volts. (4A x .4 usec)/200V = 8 nanofarads minimum.
Take this into account if the snubber cap calculates to be in the nanofarad range.
\(\begin{array}{l|c|c}
Time & 1N4001-5 &1N4006-7
\hline
.2 usec &.1A&
.3 usec &1.5 A& .1 A
.4 usec &4 A &1 A
.5 usec &6.3 A& 2 A
.6 usec &8 A &4 A
.7 usec &10 A &5.4 A
.8 usec & &7 A
.9 usec & &8.4 A
1 usec & &10 A
\end{array}\)
Associated math goes like this: If you want to use a capacitor to help the SCR survive until the diode conducts, IT/V = C
Example for a 1N4007, (4 A x .6 usec)/200V = .012uf minimum. (12 nanofarads)
The 1N4005 can do this in .4 usec. and is rated for a generous 600 volts. (4A x .4 usec)/200V = 8 nanofarads minimum.
Take this into account if the snubber cap calculates to be in the nanofarad range.
