A chopper is a static device that converts fixed dc input voltage to a variable dc output voltage directly.
A chopper may be thought of as dc equivalent of an ac transformer so that they behave in an identical manner. As chopper involve that one stage conversion, these are more efficient for the circuit.
A chopper may be thought of as dc equivalent of an ac transformer so that they behave in an identical manner. As chopper involve that one stage conversion, these are more efficient for the circuit.
Chopper is now being all over for rapid transits systems. Chopper systems offer smooth control, fast response, high efficiency, and regeneration.
The power semiconductor devices used for a chopper circuit can be force commutative thyristor, power BJT, IGBT, power MOSFET.
As stated above, a chopper is dc equivalent to an ac transformer having continuously variable turn ratio.
A transformer, a chopper can be used to step up or step down for the fixed dc input voltage. As a step-down dc chopper is more common, the term dc chopper or chopper would mean a step-down dc chopper.
A transformer, a chopper can be used to step up or step down for the fixed dc input voltage. As a step-down dc chopper is more common, the term dc chopper or chopper would mean a step-down dc chopper.
