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VFD

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is VFD?

A Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) is a type of display device that uses phosphors and vacuum tube technology to produce bright, easily readable characters and graphics. They are commonly used in consumer electronics such as car stereos, microwave ovens, and video recorders due to their high brightness and wide viewing angle.

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What other technologies are related to VFD?

VFD Competitor Technologies

Servos provide precise motion control, sometimes overlapping with VFD applications, especially when precise speed and position control are needed.

mentioned alongside VFD in 27% (974) of relevant job posts

pneumatic equipment

Pneumatic equipment provides an alternate approach to actuation and control, and may be a suitable replacement for an electric motor in some applications

mentioned alongside VFD in 51% (421) of relevant job posts

Cylinders provide linear motion. Linear motors used in conjunction with VFDs can be used as a competitor.

mentioned alongside VFD in 30% (348) of relevant job posts

VFD Complementary Technologies

PLCs are often used to control VFDs and provide the logic for motor control applications.

mentioned alongside VFD in 5% (12.7k) of relevant job posts

HMIs provide a user interface for monitoring and controlling VFDs.

mentioned alongside VFD in 8% (5.5k) of relevant job posts

Reducers are often paired with motors controlled by VFDs to adjust torque and speed.

mentioned alongside VFD in 62% (422) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention VFD?

Job function

Jobs mentioning VFD

Orgs mentioning VFD

Facilities

0% (5.2k) job posts

1k organizations

Construction

0% (2.2k) job posts

135 organizations

Electrician

2% (1.6k) job posts

466 organizations

Electrical Engineer

0% (1.3k) job posts

438 organizations

Automation Engineer

1% (675) job posts

235 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning VFD?

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Industry

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Matching People

Utilities

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

Georgia-Pacific

Manufacturing

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