Cycloconverter is a device which converts input power at one frequency to output power at

different frequency with one-stage conversion.

Two Types:-

1. Step-down cyclocekkkmkmknverter: output frequency is lower than the supply frequency.

2. Step-up cycloconverter :output frequency is higher than the supply frequency.

The input to the cycloconverter can be single-phase or three-phase .

Use of cycloconverter:

 To provide variable frequency power from a fixed input frequency power (as in ac motor speed
control).

 To provide fixed frequency power from a variable input frequency power (as in aircraft or
shipboard power supplies or wind generators