What is an asymmetrical power supply?

Answer 1

An asymmetrical power supply typically refers to a power supply that provides different voltage levels for positive and negative outputs, commonly used in audio equipment and operational amplifiers. Unlike symmetrical power supplies, which deliver equal positive and negative voltages, asymmetrical supplies have one output that is much larger or smaller than the other, often resulting in a single positive voltage and a ground reference. This configuration can simplify circuit design in applications where balanced output is not critical.