Power supply
part · 1960 · Digital age
Converts mains voltage for electronics.
What it is made of
- Transformer — has part. A transformer.
- Rectifier — has part. A rectifier.
- Electrolytic capacitor — has part. A filter.
Principles and materials it uses
- Copper — is made of. The windings are copper.
Where it is used
- Personal computer — is part of. The power supply turns mains power into the voltages the board and drives need.
- Hi-fi amplifier — is part of. A transformer power supply.
What it is a kind of
- Switched-mode power supply — includes. A power supply.