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Compare Step Up and Step Down Chopper.
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| Sr No. | Parameter | Step Up Chopper | Step Down Chopper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position of chopper switch | In parallel with load | In series with load |
| 2 | Output voltage | More than input voltage | Less than input voltage |
| 3 | Expression of output voltage | $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{o}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{dc}} /(1-\alpha) \mathrm{Volts}$ | $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{o}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{dc}} \cdot \alpha\mathrm{Volts}$ |
| 4 | Quadrant of operation | Second | First |
| 5 | Type of Chopper | Single quadrant | Single quadrant |
| 6 | External Inductance | Required | Not Required |
| 7 | Application | Battery charging, voltage booster | Motor speed control |