Half-wave rectification using a thyristor

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tarek908

Joined Nov 17, 2024
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Hello everyone
I want to rectify a half-wave using a thyristor and trigger it using a 555 timer using the Proteus program, but I cannot. Can someone help me?
 
If the load can be on high-side you can trigger the SCR with 555 directly:

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Otherwise (load on low-side) you need a small transformer for triggering. Or auxiliary (isolated) power source + optocoupler.
 
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The reason of RC derivative after 555 is the SCR should be triggered with very short pulse.
If the frequency of AC is 50Hz (20ms period) the trigger pulse width to SCR gate should be about 100us.
If the Rg in gate is 100 ohm pick the C about 470nF and the bottom R=1k.

Btw, since the 555 outputs positive pulse you need to place a NOT gate after it. So the trigger pulse to SCR is generated after 555 falling edge (the NOT gate rising edge):

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An option to get rid of NOT and RC is to use a next 555 monostable generated a 100us positive pulse for triggering the SCR.
 
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Ramussons

Joined May 3, 2013
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Hello everyone
I want to rectify a half-wave using a thyristor and trigger it using a 555 timer using the Proteus program, but I cannot. Can someone help me?
What Thyristor? SCR or Triac?
For a Half Wave, you need a SCR, not a Triac. You can, of course, use the Triac as a SCR.
Do you want to use the SCR as a Diode or do you want to use it for voltage control?
 

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tarek908

Joined Nov 17, 2024
12
The reason of RC derivative after 555 is the SCR should be triggered with very short pulse.
If the frequency of AC is 50Hz (20ms period) the trigger pulse width to SCR gate should be about 100us.
If the Rg in gate is 100 ohm pick the C about 470nF and the bottom R=1k.

Btw, since the 555 outputs positive pulse you need to place a NOT gate after it. So the trigger pulse to SCR is generated after 555 falling edge (the NOT gate rising edge):

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An option to get rid of NOT and RC is to use a next 555 monostable generated a 100us positive pulse for triggering the SCR.
Could you have a look at the file please
 

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You are just shorting the DC power supply with optocouplers transistor. It doesn’t trigger the 555.

Remove the push button and use 2n7000 transistor instead:
(Note: I didn’t draw the parts around 555.)

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tarek908

Joined Nov 17, 2024
12
You are just shorting the DC power supply with optocouplers transistor. It doesn’t trigger the 555.

Remove the push button and use 2n7000 transistor instead:
(Note: I didn’t draw the parts around 555.)

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I put the load from the bottom and I got this signal but there is still a little bit at the bottom. What do you think is the problem?
note:
Yellow line before resistance
The blue line is after the resistance

Purple line outpot
 

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