Difference between Semi Converter and Full Converter:
The difference between Semi Converter and Full Converter is given in below table
| Sl no | Semi Converter | Full Converter |
| 1 | It uses a mixture of diodes and thyristors. | Converter uses thyristors only. |
| 2 | There is a limited control over the level of dc output voltage. | There is a wider control over the level of dc output voltage. |
| 3 | One quadrant converter, one polarity of dc output voltage. | Two quadrant converter is one in which voltage polarity can reverse. |