Chopper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001108",
  "term": "Chopper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electronic circuit that converts a fixed direct current (DC) input into a variable DC output voltage by rapidly switching the source on and off. This static power converter functions as a DC-to-DC step-up or step-down transformer, regulating the average output voltage by adjusting the switch's duty cycle. Chopper circuits are integral to switched-mode power supplies, DC motor speed controllers, and battery charging systems for electric vehicles.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "photochopper"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Chopper",
    "es": "chopper",
    "fr": "hacheur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chopper/"
}