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We are going to connect a controlled power converter with controlled turn on and turn off switches (IGBTs not Thyristors) to the AC mains. What specific things should we look out for?

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We are going to connect a controlled power converter with controlled turn on and turn off switches (IGBTs not Thyristors) to the AC mains. What specific things should we look out for?

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The AC mains is an incredibly stressful place for a power converter. If you come from a switchmode design background ensure you take care of de-saturation protection for switches, over voltage levels, impulse withstand and input filter requirements especially if the converter is to be used with residual current detectors.