This document discusses different types of DC drives fed by converters or choppers. It describes phase controlled rectifier fed DC drives which can be single or three phase. It also discusses various types of chopper fed DC drives including one, two and four quadrant drives. Specific circuits are presented for single phase half wave and fully controlled rectifiers used in DC drives. Operation of two and four quadrant choppers for motoring, regenerative braking and reverse braking modes are also covered.