Inverter type
This method converts the input 4 (3) times and outputs as follows
- Converts commercial power or other AC input to DC
(or starts with DC) - Converts to high-frequency AC using an inverter
- Changes the voltage using a transformer
- Converts to DC using a rectifier circuit
Since the process involves a transformer in step 3, it allows for isolation between input and output, as well as the advantage of changing the voltage level arbitrarily.