Difference between Converter and Inverter

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 Difference between Converter and Inverter

Post by Suman Majhi

Converters and inverters are electrical devices that convert current. Converters convert the voltage of an electric device, usually alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). On the other hand, invertersconvert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).

Converter

Inverter


What it is Electrical devices that convert the voltage from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).Electrical devices that convert the voltage from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).TypesAnalog-to-digital converter (ADC) Digital-to-analog converter (DAC) Digital-to-digital converter (DDC)Square wave inverter Quasi wave or Modified square wave inverter True/Pure Sine wave invertersApplicationsConvert AC to DC; detect amplitude modulated radio signals; supply polarized voltage for welding.Convert DC electricity from solar panels, batteries or fuel cells to AC; micro-inverters for converting DC power from solar panels to AC for the electric grid; UPS uses inverter to supply AC power when main power is unavailable; induction heating.DisadvantagesPoor current overload capacity; better quality Automatic regulators are more expensive than Mechanical regulators.Not ideal for inductive AC andmotorloads; sensitive electronic devices can be damaged by poor waveforms by low batteries.

Applications

Converters are used to convert AC power to DC power. Virtually all the electronic devices require converters. They are also used to detect amplitude modulated radio signals. They are also used to supply polarized voltage for welding. Converters can be used for DC-DC conversion. Here, inverter converts DC to AC, then a transformer is used to convert it back into DC.


Inverters are used to convert DC electricity from sources like solar panels, batteries or fuel cells to AC electricity. Micro-inverters are used to convert DC power from solar panels to AC for the electric grid. UPS or Uninterrupted power service uses inverter to supply AC power when main power is not available. It is also used for induction heating.

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