Use of an external power supply allows portability of equipment powered either by mains or battery without the added bulk of internal power components, and makes it unnecessary to produce equipment for use only with a specified power source the same device can be powered from 120 VAC or 230 VAC mains, vehicle or aircraft battery by using a different adapter.
The internal circuitry of an external power supply is very similar to the design that would be used for a built-in or internal supply.Įxternal power supplies are used both with equipment with no other source of power and with battery-powered equipment, where the supply, when plugged in, can sometimes charge the battery in addition to powering the equipment. AC adapters are used with electrical devices that require power but do not contain internal components to derive the required voltage and power from mains power. Adapters for battery-powered equipment may be described as chargers or rechargers (see also battery charger). Other common names include wall wart, power brick, wall charger, and power adapter. "Power brick" in-line configuration, with detachable AC cordĪn AC adapter, AC/DC adapter, or AC/DC converter is a type of external power supply, often enclosed in a case similar to an AC plug.
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