Medium frequency and high frequency DC inverter transformers: core differences and application scenarios

#Industry ·2025-04-02

A transformer is a device that uses electromagnetic induction to change AC voltage. It consists of a primary coil, a secondary coil, and an iron core. It has functions such as voltage, current, impedance conversion, isolation, and voltage stabilization. There are many types according to their uses. This article will focus on medium-frequency and high-frequency DC inverter transformers.


1. High-frequency DC inverter transformer

Application scenarios

Clean energy field: used for solar photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation systems to convert DC power into AC power and connect to the grid.

Industrial automation: drive motors, compressors and other loads to achieve precise control.

Transportation field: power supply systems for electric vehicles, high-speed railways, ships and other means of transportation.

Communications and data centers: signal processing, equipment power supply and redundant power supply guarantee.

Aerospace: aircraft power supply system to meet the needs of high-precision electrical equipment.

Advantages

Small size and light weight: high-frequency core materials greatly reduce the size, making medium-frequency inverter resistance welding transformer easy to carry and install.

High efficiency: peak conversion efficiency of more than 90%, low no-load loss.

Voltage adjustability: precise control of output voltage is achieved through high-frequency PWM technology.

Wide range of application: supports a wide input voltage range and adapts to different DC power inputs.

Disadvantages

Large electromagnetic interference (EMI): high-frequency switching generates interference, and additional electromagnetic compatibility circuits need to be designed.

Weak overload capacity: inductive loads (such as motors) cannot be driven at full load and are easily damaged by impact.

Complex circuit: Relying on precision control technology, the manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty are high.

High stability requirements: Strict requirements on heat dissipation and device performance, high-frequency filtering circuit is required to optimize the waveform.

medium-frequency inverter resistance welding transformer

2. Medium frequency DC inverter transformer

Application scenarios

Industrial heating equipment: such as induction heating furnace, frequency range 1kHz-10kHz, suitable for metal smelting.

Medical equipment: medical power supply systems that require specific frequencies such as medium frequency electrotherapy devices.

Power electronics testing: Medium frequency inverters are used in laboratories to simulate grid conditions or equipment aging tests.

Special power supplies: such as aviation power supplies (400Hz) and medium frequency power supply systems for military equipment.

Advantages

Balanced performance: smaller than industrial frequency, stronger anti-interference ability than high frequency.

Moderate efficiency: conversion efficiency is usually 85%-90%, suitable for medium power demand scenarios.

Strong driving ability: can partially support inductive loads, such as small motors or transformers.

Disadvantages

Limited application range: mainly concentrated in specific industrial scenarios, and less versatile than high-frequency inverters.

High cost: Customized design is required, and the cost of device selection (such as medium-frequency transformer) is high.

Poor frequency compatibility: A matching filter circuit is required to adapt to the needs of different equipment.


3.Comparison and selection suggestions

Features High frequency inverter transformer Medium frequency inverter transformer
Typical frequency 10kHz-1MHz  1kHz-10kHz
Efficiency >90% 85% ~ 90%
Volume/weight Minimum Medium
Anti-interference ability Additional EMC design required Better than high frequency
Applicable load type Mainly resistive load Resistive and partially inductive load
Typical industries New energy, communications, transportation Industrial heating, medical, aviation

Five working frequencies, six control modes.

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