Drives
What is Inverter?
Definition
The output stage of a drive that converts DC bus voltage into variable-frequency, variable-voltage AC power for the motor. The inverter section uses IGBTs or MOSFETs switched by gate driver circuits.
Related Terms
IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)
A high-power semiconductor switch used in drives and inverters to convert DC bus...
Gate Driver
A circuit that amplifies control signals to switch power semiconductors (IGBTs, ...
AC Drive
An electronic device that controls the speed and torque of an AC motor by varyin...
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