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Converting voltages of course. Rather like a transformer, early rotary converters were always mechanical devices i.e. motor generators, though these days electronic solid state versions are available. Put DC in get AC (single or three phase) out. OR put AC in and get DC out. They were mainly used to power trams and subway trains back in the early days before they'd invented the technology to control the speed of AC motors. The power station produced very high three phase AC voltage (it travels better) and this was converted to much lower voltages to power the DC traction motors in strategically placed substations
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Addendum to my reply above: Today voltage converters are mainly used to provide three phase power were it isn't already supplied by the power company (such as in most domestic properties). Maybe you have three phase power tools or large motors on say a lathe for instance that require three phase power to operate. They save the expense of having a three phase supply wired down to your house/workshop.
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What type of devices would a voltage converter be used for?
Any type of device that would need to be converted from AC to DC power would use a voltage converter. Devices such as televisions, monitors, and other electronic devices could use a voltage converter.
What device used to increase or decrease DC voltage?
A DC-to-DC converter is the general term for a device that changes DC voltage at one level to another.
What is voltage sweep generator?
A: Sometimes a spectrum of frequency must be analyzed a voltage to frequency converter can be used to sweep a range of frequency just by changing some DC level.
How do you size a phase converter to run a 3 phase welder?
From the nameplate on the welder you find the amperage that the welder draws at the three phase voltage that you are going to use. This amperage is used to size the phase converter. This amperage is also used to size the breaker that will feed the phase converter and wire size for the installation.
What type of voltage called ripple voltage?
Ripple voltage is a voltage with an impure wave that isn't stable at all. Usually when you overload an AC to DC converter, it tends to do that.
What is the difference between a voltage converter and a voltage regulator?
the difference between a voltage converter to a voltage regulator,is that a voltage converter,converts or changing the desired voltage to be used while the voltage regulator,regulates the input of the voltage amount not to excess to its inputs.
What type of devices would a voltage converter be used for?
Any type of device that would need to be converted from AC to DC power would use a voltage converter. Devices such as televisions, monitors, and other electronic devices could use a voltage converter.
What is boost converter?
buck-boost converter is a type of DC to DC converter where the output voltage either higher or lower than the input voltage.
Is there a voltage converter that is made in the USA?
Simran manufactures its voltage converters in the US. The SMF-200 Voltage Converter is a great buy and made in the USA.
What are the benefits of traveling with a voltage converter?
if you are traveling out of the country a voltage converter is a neccessity. Because a lot of other countries use electricity on a different voltage.
What is buck boost converter?
Any device that outputs a voltage higher than its input voltage. This device can be capacitive, inductive, or other.
Can UK tv be used in Australia?
If you have a plug converter, yes. The voltage is pretty much the same
What device used to increase or decrease DC voltage?
A DC-to-DC converter is the general term for a device that changes DC voltage at one level to another.
When would a DC to DC converter be used?
A DC to DC converter would be used when one needs to recharge a battery in a portable device, such as a cellular phone or a laptop computer. The converter transfers voltage current from the electricity from the wall into the batteries device.
What is meant by DC-DC luo converter?
luo converter is a new technique adopted for dc to dc voltage lifting(dc voltage boosting)...
What is sweep voltage?
A: Sometimes a spectrum of frequency must be analyzed a voltage to frequency converter can be used to sweep a range of frequency just by changing some DC level.
where can I get a good voltage converter ?
If you are looking for a consumer travel voltage converter, typically any place that sells luggage will sell a converter. Brookstone also sells a good selection of these. If you are looking for a power-conditionings voltage converter for a large piece of equipment, voltageconverters.com has a good selection of converters that are suitable for supporting large equipment.
