An SCR-GTO model designed for a basic level of model performance

The SCR-GTO model in this paper is specifically designed to meet the performance features proposed for the basic performance level. An innovative and unique quasi-physical modeling technique combines a behavioral switch model and a physical diode model to avoid the convergence difficulties which can occur when regenerative thyristor models are used. A standard benchmark circuit is proposed for validating the switching performance of SCR and GTO models.