Electronics Archives - G K Agrawal

What is the Snubber circuit and its applications in power electronics

G K Agrawal / blog, Power electronics / 03/06/2024

The snubber circuit finds application in power electronics and switching devices. We will discuss in this post, what is snubber circuit, and what are the applications of a snubber circuit. What is a snubber circuit? The snubber circuit is a series connection of a resistor and a capacitor. This resistor-capacitor combination is connected, generally in […]

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IGBT vs Thyristor – difference

G K Agrawal / blog, Electrical, Power electronics / 08/04/2024

We will discuss the difference between IGBT and thyristor in this post. There are many differences between IGBT and thyristor power devices. But the main difference is related to switching ON and OFF of the IGBT and thyristor.

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Applications of the diode – 18 uses of diode

G K Agrawal / blog, Diodes, Electrical, Electronics / 08/04/2023

There are many applications of the diode in electronic and electrical circuits. In this technical article, we will discuss a few applications of the diode in electrical and electronic circuits.

the 18 main applications of the diodes, are explained here.

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Why use Neutral in three-phase induction motor in VVFD

G K Agrawal / AC supply, blog, Electric train, Electrical, Power electronics / 11/01/2023

We will discuss the need, advantage, and use of neutral in a three-phase induction motor in the complex VVVF (Variable voltage variable frequency) drive system.

You will learn how the use of neutral in an induction motor can make fault finding easy and improve protection and the reliability of the system

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Zener Diodes in series and parallel connections, calculation

G K Agrawal / blog, Diodes, Electronics / 08/01/2023

Series parallel connection of Zener didoe

In this post, you will learn the concept of the connections of the Zener diode in series and parallel. I explain the total voltage and power calculation in different combinations.

I will also explain the difference between theoretical and practical values of the voltage and current distribution, and also the total useful watts of the Zener didoes.

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Applications of Zener Diode

G K Agrawal / blog, Diodes, Electronics / 04/01/2023

I will explain in this post the various applications of Zener diode in the electronics and power electronics fields with circuit diagrams.

I will also explain the function of these circuits in this article and also try to give you extra knowledge as per my experience in the use of Zener diode during the designing of my few projects and products.

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