3. CYCLOCONVERTER
A Device which converts input power at one frequency
to output power at a different frequency with one-
stage conversion.
ACto ACconversion
Developed in 1930 ,GERMANY
UsesSCR(THYRISTORS)
Force commutation
4. TYPES
Step up cycloconverter ( Fo>Fs)
Step down cycloconverter( Fo<Fs)
Singlephase to singlephase
Mid-point cycloconverter
Bridge type cycloconverter
Three phase cycloconverter