Some aircraft and avionics equipment operates with a prime power line frequency of 400 Hz. What is the principle advantage of a higher line frequency?

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Some aircraft and avionics equipment operates with a prime power line frequency of 400 Hz.  What is the principle advantage of a higher line frequency?

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The magnetic devices in a 400 Hz power supply such as transformers , chokes and filters are smaller and lighter than those used in 60 Hz power supplies.

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400 Hz power supplies draw less current than 60 Hz supplies allowing more current available for other systems on the aircraft.

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A 400 Hz power supply generates less heat and operates much more efficiently than a 60 Hz power supply.

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400 Hz power supplies are much less expensive to produce than power supplies with lower line frequencies.

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