Inverter designed to provide 115 VAC from the 12 VDC source provided in an automobileSimple inverter circuit shown with an electromechanical switch and with a transistor switchSquare waveform with fundamental sine wave component, 3rd harmonic and 5th harmonic12-pulse line-commutated inverter circuit
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An inverter is an electronic circuit that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Inverters are used in a wide range of applications, from small switching power supplies in computers, to large electric utility applications that transport bulk power. more...

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The inverter is so named because it performs the opposite function of a rectifier.

Inverter applications

The following are examples of inverter applications.

DC power source utilization

An inverter allows the 12 or 24 volt (battery) DC power available in an automobile or from solar panels to supply AC power to operate equipment that is normally supplied from a main power source.

Inverters are also used to provide a source of AC power from photovoltaic solar cells and fuel cell power supplies.

Uninterruptible power supplies

One type of uninterruptible power supply uses batteries to store power and an inverter to supply AC power from the batteries when main power is not available. When main power is restored, a rectifier is used to supply DC power to recharge the batteries.

Induction heating

Inverters convert low frequency main AC power to a higher frequency for use in induction heating. To do this, AC power is first rectified to provide DC power. The inverter then changes the DC power to high frequency AC power.

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission

With HVDC power transmission, AC power is rectified and high voltage DC power is transmitted to another location. At the receiving location, an inverter in a static inverter plant converts the power back to AC.

Variable-frequency drives

A variable-frequency drive controls the operating speed of an AC motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to the motor. An inverter provides the controlled power. In most cases, the variable-frequency drive includes a rectifier so that DC power for the inverter can be provided from main AC power. Since an inverter is the key component, variable-frequency drives are sometimes called inverter drives or just inverters.

Electric vehicle drives

Adjustable speed motor control inverters are currently used in some electric locomotives and diesel-electric locomotives as well as some battery electric vehicles and hybrid electric highway vehicles such as the Toyota Prius. Various improvements in inverter technology are being developed specifically for electric vehicle applications.

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1-500 Watts, Power Inverters, Car Electronics Parts & Accessories
1000-3999 Watts, Power Inverters, Car Electronics Parts & Accessories
4000 Watts or Greater, Power Inverters, Car Electronics Parts & Accessories
501-999 Watts, Power Inverters, Car Electronics Parts & Accessories

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