A voltage transformer, also known as a voltage converter, electrical transformer, or power converter, is an electrical device that converters the electrical output of a power source – it either reduces or increases the voltage out of the mains. The most common use is for changing the voltage from 240volts down to 110 volts, or up from 110 volts to 240 volts.
A voltage transformer allows an appliance designed to be run on one type of voltage to be used on another, for example, designed to be used on 110v can be used on a 240v.
Which Type of Voltage Transformer is required?
A voltage transformer can either be a step-down transformer or a step-up transformer.
Step-down transformer: If you are using electronics or appliances that were purchased in a country with 110 volts (e.g., USA) and wish to use them in the country with 220/240V power, a “step-down converter” is required
