Converter may refer to: Electromagnetics Frequency converter Voltage converter, another name for Electromagnetic transformer Switched-mode power supply DC-to-DC converter Power inverter (DC to AC) Solar inverter Electronics Digital-to-analog converter Analog-to-digital converter "Frequency-to-Voltage converter" (F-V converter), a frequency detector for voltage-controlled guitar synthesizer A combination local oscillator and mixer stage in a superheterodyne receiver "Converter", an alternate name for a remote control In television Cable converter box, an electronic device use in cable television systems Digital television adapter, sometimes known as a "converter box" Information technology Low-noise converter, in communications Scan conversion between video formats File format converter, for converting between various file formats Currency converter, a piece of software for converting one currency into another Metallurgy Converter (metallurgy), a device for metallurgical smelting Bessemer converter Manhès-David converter see also basic oxygen steelmaking Vehicles, automobiles Catalytic converter, in automobiles Autogas converter, part of an automotive LPG system, also known as a vaporiser or pressure reducer Other uses Torque converter, a fluid coupling to transfer torque Fountain pen converter, a removable filling mechanism for fountain pens Unit converter, for converting between different units of measurement Converters (industry), companies that create end products from rolls of raw material See also Conversion (disambiguation) Adapter (disambiguation)