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inverter Definition

in·verter (in vʉrtər)

noun

Elec. a device for transforming direct current into alternating current

inverter Telecom Definition

  1. A device that converts electrical energy from direct current (DC), typically 12 or 48 volts, to alternating current (AC), typically 120 volts. See also AC and DC.
  2. In digital systems, a logic gate that inverts the polarity of an electrical pulse from positive (+) to negative (

inverter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • connect: Please note: The DC inputs and AC outputs of grid connected inverters should be wired with lockout switches ( not supplied ).
  • drive: It can be powered by a battery supply to drive a small inverter suitable for a single element lamp.
  • use: Normal domestic appliances can be powered using an inverter.

Adjective modifier

  • 1500w: These include: 1500w inverter Morco instantaneous water heater Solar controller for the 160w solar panels Battery bank.
  • pure: Victron Combi pure wave inverter and charger with large domestic battery bank ( 4 x 110a ) enabling 240v on the move.
  • single: Follow the same procedure as established for the single inverter to simulate the circuit.
  • small: I have blue neon string with a small inverter which makes a really annoying high pitched noise.
  • large: If you have a larger inverter, you may have to use larger wire.

Modifies a noun

  • drive: The bus also connects to the inverter drive controlling the speed of the milling head.
  • manufacturer: In five years, we want to be among the top five inverter manufacturers in Germany.
  • technology: Inverter technology is the latest energy efficient method of air conditioning utilized by Toshiba.
  • board: A search of eBay found several inverter boards for sale at around £ 15.
  • control: The sophisticated control panel is user-friendly and has inverter controls to all motors to allow full modulation.
  • market: What market share do you want to reach on the inverter market in 2005?

Noun used with modifier

  • sinewave: The energy produced can be used to heat water, to charge a battery or to provide electricity via a true sinewave inverter.
  • watt: On all boats there is a 100 watt output inverter with household square pin sockets.
  • frequency: In combination with the plain text display of the XT keypad you parameterise the frequency inverter in next to no time.
  • vector: Speed control is by a Lenze 9326 vector inverter plus a 9351 brake module to give fast emergency stop.
  • string: The ' team ' design features several string inverters operating in a master-slave relationship.
  • wave: Square wave inverters simply change a DC current to a square AC waveform.