Pulse thyristors adapted for synchronous switching-on in series connection during the commutation of current with high rate of rise

The characteristics of pulse thyristors, which are viable for safe switching-on in series connection, are being discussed. The influence of turn-on delay distribution for thyristors in stack generated by overvoltages is being evaluated, including the «convergence» effect of turn-on delay distribution in series connection. There is shown suitability of new thyristor stacks for high current pulses commutation.