The power electronic converter shown in figure has a single-pole-double-throw switch. The pole P of the switch is connected alternatively throws A and B. The converter shown is a

The power electronic converter shown in figure has a single-pole-double-throw switch. The pole P of the switch is connected alternatively throws A and B. The converter shown is a

A. step-down chopper (buck converter)
B. half-wave rectifier
C. step-up chopper (boost converter)
D. full wave rectifier.       (GATE-EE-2010)

Answer: It is a step-down chopper