Applications of Step Down Chopper
- These are commonly used in DC motor speed control applications.
- In electric vehicles these are used to control the power supplied to various components , including the traction motor .
- These are used in telecommunication power supplies.
- In UPS systems step-down choppers are used to regulate the voltage and maintain stable output during power interruptions.
- These are used in renewable energy systems such as wind or hydroelectric power plants to convert generated high voltage to a lower and more usable voltage for grid integration.
- These can be utilized in energy harvesting systems to efficiently convert and manage energy from various sources to power low electronic devices .
Step Down Chopper
In power electronics, a chopper refers to a type of electronic switch that is used to control the flow of electrical power. It functions as a high-speed ON/OFF semiconductor switch that modulates the voltage or current in a circuit. A chopper is a static device that transforms a fixed DC input voltage into a variable DC output voltage. It acts as the DC counterpart(equivalent) of an AC transformer due to its similar behavior. These are also used in trolley cars, marine hoists, forklift trucks, and mine haulers. Future electric automobiles are likely to use choppers for their speed control and braking. The chopper system offers smooth control, high efficiency, fast response, and regeneration.
Table of Content
- What is Chopper?
- Classification of Chopper
- Construction and Components of Step-Down Chopper
- Step-Down Chopper with Low Pass Filter
- Advantages of Step Down Chopper
- Disadvantages of Step Down Chopper
- Applications of Step Down Chopper