5 Questions
Before the development of power semiconductors, how was the voltage of a DC supply converted to a higher voltage for low-power applications?
By converting it to AC using a vibrator, then a step-up transformer, and finally a rectifier
What is the primary function of a DC-to-DC converter?
Converts a source of DC from one voltage level to another
What were the primary drawbacks of the designs used before the development of power semiconductors for voltage conversion?
Relatively inefficient and expensive
What was often used when higher power was needed to convert the voltage of a DC supply to a higher voltage?
Motor-generator unit
For what purpose were the relatively inefficient and expensive designs used before the development of power semiconductors?
To power a car radio
Test your knowledge of DC-to-DC converters with this quiz! Learn about their history, operation, and applications in electronic circuits and electromechanical devices. From low power levels to high-voltage power transmission, explore the principles and functions of these essential electric power converters.
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