Single Phase Bridge Cycloconverter

Single Phase Bridge Cycloconverter

Single Phase Bridge Cycloconverter

A cycloconverter oftenly called as ‘cycle converter’ changes the frequency of a single (or three phase) alternating power source without the necessity of an intermediate ac to dc conversion stage. A cycloconverter require multiple control device of a single or three phase excitation, and are limited to low output frequency only. The output of a cycloconverter has a relatively large ripple voltages but comparatively small ripple currents, which is what contributes to motor heating.