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In the following chopper, the duty ratio of switch S is 0.4. If the inductor and capacitor are sufficiently large to ensure continuous inductor current and ripple free capacitor voltage, the average current through switch is _______ A.
(Assume the switch and diode as ideal)

  1. 0.4

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The correct option is A 0.4
The given circuit is Buck chopper
V0=αVs=(I0×R)+E=0.4×20=(I0×3)+5I0=1AV0I0=VsIsAverage switch current,Is=V0I0Vs=8×120=0.4A

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