A new magnetic-controlled rectifier power amplifier with a saturable reactor controlling on time

There is an increasing demand for high-efficiency fast-responding high-gain compact economical power amplifiers. There is need to accomplish these demands by a single unit which can provide a higher degree of economy and compactness than has previously been achieved. The combination of switching, semiconductors and saturable magnetic devices provides a solution for many of these demands. The silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) has the ability of switching high power (1 to 100 kw). Combining the SCR with saturable magnetic devices, a power amplifier (MAG-SCR) is provided. The MAG-SCR power amplifier has potentialities of high efficiency, gain, and economy with fast response and insulated control.