Disadvantages of Step Up/Down Chopper
- There is no isolation from input side to output side which is crucial for many applications.
- High gain cannot be achieved with this converter type as efficiency is poor for high gain.
- Rapid switching of the semiconductor devices in the buck boost converter generates high frequency noise.
- The rapid switching in chopper can generate electromagnetic interference , potentially causing issues with other electronic devices in the vicinity . EMI mitigation techniques such as shielding and filtering may be required to comply with electromagnetic compatibility standards .
- The trade-off between achieving a high step up ratio and maintaining efficiency can limit the overall performance of the chopper .
Step Up/Down Chopper
In this article, we will be going through what is a chopper, we will look at its classification. Then we will go into detail about Step up/down chopper. We will look at its working with working formula and waveform. At last, we will be looking at its Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications, as well as a solved Example.
Table of Content
- Classification of Choppers
- Step up/down chopper (Buck-boost chopper)
- Construction and components of Step up/down Chopper
- Working of Step up/down Chopper
- Working of Step up/down Chopper with Low Pass Filter
- Advantages of Step up/down Chopper
- Disadvantages of Step up/down Chopper
- Applications of the Step up/down Chopper