[Ladyada] is working on a tutorial series covering power supplies ... with the first installment which covers AC/DC converters based on a transformer like the one seen above.

The transformer isolates and steps down the AC voltage, the rectifier turns it into a rough DC, and the capacitors filter the DC to remove as much AC ripple as possible. In an audio power supply ...

In the world of electrical engineering, understanding the relationship between power supply and transformers is essential, ...

A computer power supply converts AC into multiple DC voltages. For example ... For more details, see transformer. See power adapter. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

A power supply for electronic devices. Also called an "AC adapter" or "charger," power adapters plug into a wall outlet and convert AC to a single DC voltage. Computers use multiple DC voltages ...