a. In Fig. 17.22, if VZ = 50 V, determine the maximum possible value the capacitor C1 can...

a. In Fig. 17.22, if V_Z = 50 V, determine the maximum possible value the capacitor C₁ can charge to .

b. Determine the approximate discharge time (5τ) for R₃ = 20 kΩ.

c. Determine the internal resistance of the GTO if the rise time is one-half the decay period determined in part (b).

FIG. 17.22 GTO sawtooth generator.