Single-pole commutation circuit

摘要

A commutation circuit for thyristors alternately turned ON by pulse width modulation (PWM) for the generation of a fundamental sine wave is characterized by two separate primary windings associated with respective positive and negative thyristors with a common secondary winding at the output, and two commutating networks for the respective poles, each including an auxiliary thyristor for fixed-commutation and the resonant combination of a capacitor and an inductor. The thyristors, the commutating networks, the DC source, and the output transformer have a symmetrical disposition as well as symmetrical commutation steps.