So for the transforming of voltage, a transformer could get a european outlet from 240 to 120 volts. How do these switch the frequency though, do they have to convert it into DC and then generate a signal back to AC? Or is there an easier way? Or do they just leave it at 50 hertz assuming everything is going to work properly?
Electronic – How do European to American outlet change frequency
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Best Answer
Unless the frequency is critical to the operation of the device there is no attempt to change the frequency so all that is needed is a transformer with a 2: 1 ratio. Most devices simply change the AC to DC at a lower voltage. As the two frequencies are quite close there is usually no problem with circuit values.