Typical Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a system made up of active/passive power electronics devices (IGBT, MOSFET, etc.), a highspeed central controlling unit (a microcontroller, like the PIC18 or the PIC16) and optional sensing devices, depending upon the application requirement.
A typical modern-age intelligent Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the three phase ac induction motor with single-phase supply is shown in the figure below.
