Power Supplies AC/DC | RRC
We offer AC/DC power supplies in addition to our wide range of battery packs and battery chargers. Such power supplies are used to supply portable or stationary applications with
Whereas AC power is defined by its wave-like motion, DC power supplies generate currents that move in a straight, unwavering line—hence the name. The electrons in a direct current are fixed and unchanging. They come from alternators that are equipped with commutators that specifically create direct energy.
For now, we'll cover three: AC and DC power supplies can be either regulated power supplies or unregulated power supplies. The biggest difference between the two is their ability to supply constant voltage to a load. Regulated power supplies are quite capable of doing so. Unregulated power supplies cannot.
Most batteries are DC power sources. Converters are made specifically to convert AC power from outlets to usable DC power. Think of laptop computer chargers. They often come with power converters, converting the alternating, wave-y current output of your outlet to a more linear, consistent current that your laptop can actually handle.
DC power can also be generated by rectifiers that are capable of converting alternating currents to direct currents. The consistency of DC power actually makes it the best choice for portable devices and sensitive electronics. Most batteries are DC power sources. Converters are made specifically to convert AC power from outlets to usable DC power.
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