Most of these power supplies use a transformer to step down the voltage ... and the final design uses the venerable 555 timer to build a switching power supply. Although it is noted several ...

The common type of power supply used with computers and other electronic equipment. The "switching" comes from switching a transistor on and off to create square waves for input to a transformer.

Careful selection is vital, with in this case a toroidal mains transformer and good quality capacitors being chosen. The choice between a linear power supply such as this one and a switching ...

Good for slim form factor design by allowing slim transformer and high frequency design ... can help total system to pass EuP 2.0 spec (standby power consumption <0.5W). So, the dual-switch QR flyback ...

A system that converts AC current from the wall outlet into the DC currents required by electronic circuits. A computer power supply converts AC into multiple DC voltages. For example, 12 volts is ...