Sunday, December 16, 2007

Laptops: Inverters

What is the purpose of an inverter in a laptop computer?
1. The inverter limits the voltage required by the laptop.
2. >>The inverter controls power to the LCD panel.
3. The inverter converts AC power to DC.
4. The inverter converts power to the correct setting for the locale.

Explanation : The inverter is part of a laptop's display. It controls how much power is sent to the fluorescent lamps in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel.

The inverter does not convert power to the correct setting for the locale. When traveling internationally, you need to ensure that you have a power cable that can accept the input voltage of the locale to which you are traveling. Otherwise, you need to purchase a power converter. You might also need a plug adapter so that the adapter fits the socket.

The inverter does not convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

The inverter does not affect the amount of voltage required by the laptop.
Objective: Laptops and Portable Devices