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Switching power supply (switch mode, or SMPS)

A PSU that incorporates power transistors that are continuously switching on and off with high frequency in order to provide the transfer of electric energy. An output parameter (usually output voltage) is controlled by varying duty cycle, frequency or a phase shift of these transitions. SMPS frequency can vary typically from 50 kHz to several MHz.

Permanent link Switching power supply (switch mode, or SMPS) - Creation date 2022-01-18


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