When did Inverters come out?

Publication started in 1924 as the Fuji Electric Journal. The journal is currently referred to as Fuji Electric Review. Inverters first appeared as a product in the Fuji Electric Review as far back as 1966. Prior to that, mercury rectifiers were used to control the rotational speed of motors.

What is the history of transistor inverters?

The use of transistors to develop a series of small-capacity inverters was a major step forward in what could be regarded as the advent of general-purpose inverters. The history of transistor inverters has been characterized by expansion of capacity, higher performance, and lower costs.

When were Inverter generators invented?

The very first inverters were created using motor-generators as a way of creating AC electricity during World War 2. Redi-line was one of the first and most popular brands at the time. Amazingly, you can still find its inverter generators today!

Who inverted the inverter?

It is not known who exactly inverted the inverter but it likely occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was David Prince who is thought to have coined the phrase inverter after he published an article in 1925 called ‘The Inverter’. In the article, it contains all the important components behind modern inverters.

Where does an inverter come from?

As we discussed above, the first inverter was actually a motor-generator. A component of these generators was something called a rotary converter (also called an M-G set). With the right control, this can be ‘run backward’ or ‘inversely’ in order to convert DC to AC. So inverter comes from an inverted converter.

What is a mechanical inverter?

1️⃣Early mechanical inverters The first inverters were mechanical devices, usually using a rotating transducer to convert DC to AC. These devices were noisy, inefficient, and prone to wear and tear.