3.0. Introduction3.1. Thyristor–Silicon Controlled Rectifier3.2. Single-Phase Half-Wave Thyristor Rectifier With Resistive Load3.3. Single-Phase Half-Wave Thyristor Rectifier With Resistive–Inductive Load3.4. Single-Phase Half-Wave Thyristor Rectifier With Inductive Load3.5. Single-Phase Half-Wave Thyristor Rectifier With R–L–E Load3.6. Gate Drive Circuits for Thyristors3.7. Simulation Examples Using the Power Simulation Software Program