A power supply ls u hurdwure component thut supplles power to un electrlcul devlce.

It recelves power from un electrlcul outlet und

converts the current from AC (ulternutlng current) to DC (dlrect current), whlch ls whut the computer requlres. It ulso regulutes the voltuge
to un udequute umount, whlch ullows the computer to run smoothly wlthout overheutlng. The power supply un lntegrul purt of uny
computer und must functlon correctly for the rest of the components to work.
You cun locute the power supply on u system unlt by slmply flndlng the lnput where the power cord ls plugged ln. Wlthout openlng your
computer, thls ls typlcully the only purt of the power supply you wlll see. If you were to remove the power supply, lt would look llke u metul
box wlth u fun lnslde und some cubles uttuched to lt. Of course, you should never huve to remove the power supply, so lt's best to leuve lt
ln the cuse.
Whlle most computers huve lnternul power supplles, muny electronlc devlces use externul ones. For exumple, some monltors und externul
hurd drlves huve power supplles thut reslde outslde the muln unlt. These power supplles ure connected dlrectly to the cuble thut plugs lnto
the wull. They often lnclude unother cuble thut connects the devlce to the power supply. Some power supplles, often culled "AC uduptors,"
ure connected dlrectly to the plug (whlch cun muke them dlfflcult to plug ln where spuce ls llmlted). Both of these deslgns ullow the muln
devlce to be smuller or sleeker by movlng the power supply outslde the unlt.
Slnce the power supply ls the flrst pluce un electronlc devlce recelves electrlclty, lt ls ulso the most vulneruble to power surges und splkes.
Therefore, power supplles ure deslgned to hundle fluctuutlons ln electrlcul current und stlll provlde u reguluted or conslstent power output.
Some lnclude fuses thut wlll blow lf the surge ls too greut, protectlng the rest of the equlpment. After ull, lt ls much cheuper to repluce u
power supply thun un entlre computer. Stlll, lt ls wlse to connect ull electronlcs to u surge protector or UPS to keep them from belng
dumuged by electrlcul surges.

Also called a power supply unit or PSU, the component that supplies power to a computer. Most personal
computers can be plugged into standard electrical outlets. The power supply then pulls the required amount of
electricity and converts the AC current to DC current. It also regulates the voltage to eliminate spikes and surges
common in most electrical systems. Not all power supplies, however, do an adequate voltage-regulation job, so a
computer is always susceptible to large voltage fluctuations.
Power supplies are rated in terms of the number of watts they generate. The more powerful the computer, the more
watts it can provide to components.

A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads. The term is most commonly applied to
devices that convert one form of electrical energy to another, though it may also refer to devices that convert another form of energy
(e.g., mechanical, chemical, solar) to electrical energy. A regulated power supply is one that controls the output voltage or current to
a specific value; the controlled value is held nearly constant despite variations in either load current or the voltage supplied by the
power supply's energy source.
Every power supply must obtain the energy it supplies to its load, as well as any energy it consumes while performing that task, from
an energy source. Depending on its design, a power supply may obtain energy from:
Electrical energy transmission systems. Common examples of this include power supplies that convert AC line voltage
to DC voltage.
Energy storage devices such as batteries and fuel cells.
Electromechanical systems such as generators and alternators.
Solar power.
A power supply may be implemented as a discrete, stand-alone device or as an integral device that is hardwired to its load. In the
latter case, for example, low voltage DC power supplies are commonly integrated with their loads in devices such as computers and
household electronics.
A variable power supply is a regulator that electricians and electrical project hobbyists use to test the capacity of voltage for any
project they may have completed. The power supply is used as a gauge to make sure the piece of work the person has completed is
able to withstand certain amounts of voltage and current load. Tests are generally conducted by applying different amounts of
voltage to the piece of completed work a little at a time to ensure the stability of the circuit the individual has created. These types
of power suppliesalso are used by hobbyists to power small electronics requiring variable voltage and by tattoo artists
to power tattooing guns.
By using such a variable supply of power, the individual is able to spot any temperaments or inconsistencies in the circuit hes
created in a manner that allows for adjustment to be made without having to scrap the entire project. A variable power supply is a
useful tool for anyone who has a background with electrical circuitry and components. It also has many uses other than just testing.
In addition to being used to test circuits, variable power supplies may be used by miniature hobbyists as well. For example, such
tools are commonly used by those who work with miniature electronic train sets. The power supply can be adjusted to either speed
up or slow down the train as it is pushed around the track by the power of the completed circuit.
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Another common use for a variable power supply is in the tattoo industry. Variable powersupplies are used every day by tattoo
artists to adjust the intensity and speed of the motor on their tattoo guns in order to create the desired effect with the particular tattoo
needles they are working. For instance, when a tattoo artist is outlining a new piece, the speed of the gun is increased through
the variable power supply so the needle moves faster, creating a more consistent outline. When the artist is shading an area of the
skin, the variable powersupply is used to slow down the needle in order to create consistent color coverage within the tattoo.
A variable power supply works by restricting or increasing the voltage delivered to the circuit from the original power source. For
instance, when the electronic train hobbyist starts his train on the track, he doesnt simply flip a switch and turn the train on full blast;
rather, he delivers the voltage to the circuit in small increments through the regulated variable powersupply until the desired speed
of the train is reached. Most common variable power supplies have voltage ranges of 1 to 3 volts up to 20 or 30, and large-
scale variable power supplies can range from 6,000 to 20,000 volts, but these types of power supplies are typically only used in
industrial settings.