The power supply unit (PSU) is one of the PC components that we tend to take for granted. It sits in the case with a bunch of wires sticking out of it, and maybe once in a while we blow some air blown ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

A vintage type 80 rectifier is used for this 1927 inspired power supply project. It is a full wave rectifier requiring 5 V , 2 A for the filament. This power supply has choke input filtering. A ...

Power supplies are a frequently misunderstood—and overlooked—PC component. Many users choose a PC power supply based on total wattage alone, assuming that higher is always synonymous with better.

When reaching for a power supply design it’s normal here in 2022 to reach for a switching design. They’re lightweight, very efficient, and often available off-the-shelf at reasonable prices. Their ...

What are the spec needs for for a USB power-sourcing programmable power supply (PPS)? What comprises a high-efficiency USB-C buck converter solution. The key factors behind a USB-C buck-boost ...

The key component of the dc power management system is the power supply that provides dc power for the associated system. The specific type of dc power management depends on its power input, which ...

Many AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters have an output power ratings that can vary significantly depending on the type of cooling provided. The two most common methods of cooling a power supply ...

Richard Baguley has been writing about technology for over 20 years. He has written for publications such as Wired, Macworld, USA Today, Reviewed.com. Amiga Format and many others. Essentially born ...