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		namibj on April 20, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Inverters with constant full load capability for e... DC would even be cheaper, you could skip the PFC front-end.

amluto on April 20, 2024 [–]

You could surely build an induction heater that has high power factor without a PFC front end by modulating the output at 120Hz. The result might be a loudly buzzing pan, though.

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