Comparison of Series and Parallel Inverters
|
Sr. |
Parameter |
Series |
Parallel |
|
1. |
Position of commutating components |
In series with load |
C is in parallel with load |
|
2. |
Type of commutation |
Class A |
Class C or D |
|
3. |
Type of inverter |
Self commutated |
Forced commutated |
|
4. |
Resonant circuit |
Necessary |
Not necessary |
|
5. |
Output transformer |
Not required |
Essential |
|
6. |
Possibility of core saturation |
Not applicable |
Possible |
|
7. |
Output waveform |
Depends on load |
Square wave independent of load |
|
8. |
Distortion in the output |
High |
Low |
|
9. |
Feedback diode |
Not used |
Used |
|
10. |
Output frequency |
Not adjustable |
Adjustable |
|
11. |
Type of output waveform |
Sine |
Square |
|
12. |
Applications |
In the induction heating |
Emergency system |