Hello,
I am wondering about using a TRIAC in place of an SCR. It is DC voltage 390 volts and has a trigger circuit of around 50 ma delivered to the gate of the SCR. Even though it is DC power a TRIAC would be beneficial as it would allow an easier path for excess current to pass through and be reused vs. the primary of the transformer. I cannot seem to find any data that would give me an idea of whether or not this would work or using a TRIAC in place of an SCR.
I am wondering about using a TRIAC in place of an SCR. It is DC voltage 390 volts and has a trigger circuit of around 50 ma delivered to the gate of the SCR. Even though it is DC power a TRIAC would be beneficial as it would allow an easier path for excess current to pass through and be reused vs. the primary of the transformer. I cannot seem to find any data that would give me an idea of whether or not this would work or using a TRIAC in place of an SCR.