power converter
Electrical current modifier
A power converter is a device that changes electrical power from one form to another—altering voltage, current, or frequency to match what equipment needs.
Wall adapters that let you charge a phone from an outlet are power converters, as are the units that let travelers use foreign electrical systems: I need a power converter for my trip to Europe.
In electronics, converters transform AC to DC or vice versa.
- transformerVoltage-altering electrical device
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- voltage dropDecrease across circuit element
- AC adapterConverts outlet power for electronics
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
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power converterelectrical insulator
Charge-flow-blocking material
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power converterelectrical load
Current-drawing device or demand
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