Regulated power supplies provide a stable output regardless of input or load changes, making them ideal for sensitive electronics. But where things get tricky is differentiating between all the various styles, including the unregulated vs regulated power supply. These are two broad categories, but what's the. . Power supplies adapt the type of power available, either direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), to the needed form and voltage for a specific use. Some will convert AC to DC power, while others are DC-DC.
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