They are also used in medical, military, and telecommunications equipment kitchen appliances industrial machinery and commercial products that use DC motors.
ApplicationsĪC-DC converters are used in computers, televisions, cell phone chargers, and other electronic consumer devices. Some switching converters feature active or passive power factor correction to counteract the distortion and raise the power factor. Ruggedized devices are suitable for hard-wearing and shock-resistant, and used in military applications.