Converters are often used to convert one form of signal or energy into another. In the industrial and
automation sectors, converters may be used in the following applications:
Conversions between analog and digital signals, such as analog to digital converters (ADCs) or digital
to analog converters (Dacs), are used in data acquisition, signal processing, and control systems.
Power conversion: For example, DC-DC converters are used to adjust the power supply voltage to suit
the needs of different electronic devices and circuits. AC-DC converters convert alternating current to
direct current for the power supply system.
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Sensor signal conversion: Sensors typically output an analog signal, which a converter can convert into
a digital signal so that a microprocessor or controller can read and process it.
Communication interface conversion: between different communication protocols or bus systems,
converters can realize the conversion of signal formats, such as RS-232 to RS-485 converters.
Conversion of physical quantities such as temperature and pressure to electrical signals: in measurement
and control systems, converters are used to convert physical quantities into electrical signals for processing and display.
Industrial automation and robotics: In automated production lines and robotic systems, converters may
be used for signal processing, motor control, power management, and more.