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Fundamentals of Solid-state Power Device INTRODUCTION In this chapter we focus on solid-state power devices, or power semiconductors, only as they are being used in the power leads or power circuits to three-phase 460 V AC squirrel cage induction motors for either phase (voltage) control or frequency (speed) control. 2.2 SOLID-STATE POWER DEVICES The five major types of power semiconductors used in solid-state AC motor control are: Diodes Thyristors[e.g., silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs)] Transistors Gate-turn-off thyristors Triacs SCRs and triacs are commonly used for phase controls. Var