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Thyristor & IGBT Converters

The switching devices at the heart of high-power converters.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Thyristors and insulated-gate bipolar transistors are the semiconductor switches that build high-power converters for magnets, heating and conversion. Their ratings and speed set converter capability.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage