CPC H03K 17/136 (2013.01) [H03K 17/76 (2013.01); H03K 17/305 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A control device for controlling a thyristor, comprising:
a triac; and
a first diode series-connected between the triac and a first terminal of the control device, wherein said first terminal is configured to be connected to a cathode gate of the thyristor; and
wherein a second terminal of the control device is configured to be connected to an anode of the thyristor;
wherein the triac has a gate connected to a third terminal of the control device that is configured to receive a control signal.
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