An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers a simple solution: it’s a battery in a box with enough capacity to run devices plugged in via its AC outlets for minutes to hours, depending on your needs ...

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.

How do a power supply’s characteristics affect an electronic system? A power supply’s characteristics influence the performance and design of an electronic system. Among the important power supply ...

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Adoption of electric vehicles is fuelling an industry in power conversion for a comprehensive charging infrastructure, writes Jon Cooper of Avnet Abacus. Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, with ...

Efficiency is one of the most important power supply characteristics. It determines the thermal and electrical losses in the system, as well as the amount of cooling required. Also, it determines the ...