The term “inverter” is often confused with the word “converter,” which is a more general term for a device that changes AC to DC (such as a battery charger), or a device that converts one DC voltage into another (DC-to-DC converter), allowing, for example, 12 VDC loads to operate on a 48 VDC battery system. Some modern inverters include both an inverter and a battery charger. Some even have 12 VDC output for operating relays or other devices—it’s easy to see why people might be confused by the terminology.
