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  2. Switched-mode power supply - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, a linear power supply regulates the output voltage by continually dissipating power in the pass transistor. The switched-mode power supply's higher electrical efficiency is an important advantage. Switched-mode power supplies can also be substantially smaller and lighter than a linear supply because the transformer can be much smaller.

  3. Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering - Wikipedia

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    An external power supply for portable devices that allows them to operate from wall-socket electricity. AC power plugs and sockets Electrical connectors used with alternating current. AC power Electric power where the current reverses direction periodically. AC-to-DC conversion (rectifier)

  4. Power supply - Wikipedia

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    An external power supply, AC adapter or power brick, is a power supply located in the load's AC power cord that plugs into a wall outlet; a wall wart is an external supply integrated with the outlet plug itself. These are popular in consumer electronics because of their safety; the hazardous 120 or 240 volt main current is transformed down to a ...

  5. List of RF connector types - Wikipedia

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    Air cored Microwave connectors The name of a connector (e.g. 1.85) is determined by the diameter in mm of the air dielectric around the centre pin 3.5 and 2.92 mm (sometimes called K) connectors, which also have a 0.9mm centre pin and cross-mate with SMA and offer higher maximum frequency

  6. Dispatchable generation - Wikipedia

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    Frequency regulation or intermittent power sources - changes in the electricity output sent into the system may change quality and stability of the transmission system itself because of a change in the frequency of electricity transmitted; renewable sources such as wind and solar are intermittent and need flexible power sources to smooth out ...

  7. IEC 60320 - Wikipedia

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    A variety of different kinds of IEC 60320 plugs and sockets. IEC 60320 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes [1] is a set of standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifying non-locking connectors for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances of voltage not exceeding 250 V (a.c.) and rated current not exceeding 16 A. [1 ...

  8. Electric power quality - Wikipedia

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    Electric power quality is the degree to which the voltage, frequency, and waveform of a power supply system conform to established specifications. Good power quality can be defined as a steady supply voltage that stays within the prescribed range, steady AC frequency close to the rated value, and smooth voltage curve waveform (which resembles a sine wave).

  9. Electric power system - Wikipedia

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    A steam turbine used to provide electric power. An electric power system is a network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer, and use electric power. An example of a power system is the electrical grid that provides power to homes and industries within an extended area.