The power supply unit (PSU for short) is an important component of any PC. This device converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), which all other components require. This is an ...

Short circuit protection includes techniques to protect the power supply in the event of a short circuit on the load may include electronic current limiting and thermal resets with automatic recovery.

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 ...