How Do Power Inverters Work?

2017-09-04 Power Inverter Knowledge

Inverters function by using a unidirectional DC power source to mimic an alternating current (AC) power source.

Electronic inverters are essentially oscillators that rapidly switch the polarity of the DC power source, which effectively creates a square wave. Since most consumer electronics require something closer to a true sine wave, most inverters include additional components that create either a modified or pure sine wave.