Inverter question

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jerseyguy1996

Joined Feb 2, 2008
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Just as an exercise I am trying to program a microcontroller to take a rectified single phase AC current and through PWM convert it back to single phase AC current. I keep reading that this is typically only done when starting with 3 phase AC current. Is it not possible to do this with single phase AC current?
 

scubasteve_911

Joined Dec 27, 2007
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Making sure you isolate the AC from the mains and be careful running the code! I would probably use a low-power transformer and a resistance in series so that you don't burn anything out. Just attach a small load to see how you are doing..

Steve
 

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jerseyguy1996

Joined Feb 2, 2008
214
I was thinking of initially trying it out with a small 12 - 24 volt ac motor just to make sure I have the concept correct. Eventually I would like to use it to control a 120V water pump on a fish tank.
 
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