VSI CSI

VSI is fed from a DC voltage source CSI is fed with adjustable current from a
having small or negligible impedance. DC voltage source of high impedance.
The input current is constant but
Input voltage is maintained constant
adjustable.
Output voltage does not dependent on The amplitude of output current is
the load independent of the load.
The waveform of the load current as well The magnitude of output voltage and its
as its magnitude depends upon the nature waveform depends upon the nature of
of load impedance. the load impedance.
The CSI does not require any feedback
VSI requires feedback diodes
diodes.
Commutation circuit is simple as it
The commutation circuit is complicated
contains only capacitors.
Power BJT, Power MOSFET, IGBT,
They cannot be used as these devices
GTO with self commutation can be used
have to withstand reverse voltage.
in the circuit.
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