Bob Preville

There are many types and designs of power supplies. This article will describe what is commonly known as a switching power supply, sometimes referred to as a switched mode power supply (SMPS), or 'switcher'. All electronic circuits require a voltage source in order to operate. In the United States, the most...

The DC Power Supply is a rather fundamental electronic device, however there are hundreds of DC Power Supply products on the market from dozen of manufacturers. Narrowing down the best product for your application and budget can be a daunting task. This article addresses DC Power Supply differentiators, functions and the applications they are best suited for. The article's focus is DC Power Supplies used by engineers, manufacturers, quality professionals and electronic hobbyists for the purposes

The reliability and cost of any electrical system depends greatly on the quality of the power supplied to and consumed by the system. Poor power quality may result in improper function, overheating, accelerated wear and tear, falsely tripped circuit breakers and, in some cases, hazardous conditions. With the introduction...