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A power supply receives 120 volts of AC power from a wall outlet and converts it to 3.3, 5, and 12 volts of DC power.

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Can 180w power adapter plug 110w outlet?

Yes, a 180W power adapter can be used with a 110W outlet. The wattage of the adapter represents the maximum power it can supply, but it will only draw the power it needs from the outlet. Just ensure that the voltage of the outlet matches the voltage rating of the power adapter to avoid any issues.


Is there a component in the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into DC power?

In a wall adapter there is a device that converts AC to DC. Inside the adapter there is usually a transformer that reduces the voltage down to a working voltage of the equipment that the adapter plugs into. The output of the transformer is then connected to either a half wave or full wave bridge rectifier. More expensive adapters will have a resistive capacitive network in them to smooth out the ripple DC that is supplied on the output of the bridge rectifier.


What type of power does a power supply convert to?

A power supply is generally only converting the mains voltage down to a lower voltage suitable for low voltage equipment. It turns 120 v into 18v or 12v or 5v or any other voltage it is specified for. In most countries outside US, we have 220 volt AC in the mains. Power is however power. One could say that Voltage is the speed of which the power run. A power supply generally slows down the speed of electricity. Regards.


Where do you plug in the power cord in at?

The power cord should be plugged into the power outlet on the back or side of your device. Make sure to connect it securely to ensure proper power supply.


Power supply with red led light?

If you are referring to a switched UK-style socket outlet fitted with a led, or a wall switch fitted with a led, then the led merely indicates that the socket outlet switch or wall switch is in the 'on' position.

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What voltages does a computer's power supply convert 120 volts of alternating current from a wall outlet into?

A personal computer's power supply receives 120 volts of AC and converts it to 3.3, 5, 12 volts of DC power.Another answerThe secondary voltage could be any number of voltages depending on what the power supply was designed for. Your best bet is to get a DC voltmeter and measure the output voltage of each wire on the output side.


What is power supply?

If it is a computer power supply it is the box that gives the computer its power from the outlet.


What is the function of rails on a power supply?

converts to ac power


What does power supply on a computer do?

A computer power supply takes the AC power coming from a wall socket, and then converts it into lower-voltage DC to power all the components inside. Almost every component of a computer will connect directly to the power supply, with the exception of smaller parts such as fans, which can pull power through the motherboard.


What type of power supply converts enegry efficiently?

Active PFC


Location of computer power supply in motherboard?

The power supply is usually always located at the top of the computer tower, to the back. Whats easy to find is whatever your power cord from the wall plugs into on the back of your computer, is your power supply box. From there, the power is reduced and sent throughout the computers hardware. (You'll also see that its the box with all the wires are coming out of, inside the computer)


Why is the airplane power outlet not working during my flight?

The airplane power outlet may not be working during your flight due to a malfunction, lack of power supply, or the outlet being disabled by the airline for safety reasons.


What is the difference between an extension cord and a computer cord?

An extension cord is a long power cord that plugs into an outlet and receives with an outlet. A computer cord just uses one long cable to transfer power to the computer from the outlet.


If I connect 110v xbox one to a 220v outlet what will burn will the power supply burn or will the Xbox one burn?

If you connect 110V xbox one to a 220V outlet, only the power supply will burn and not the Xbox one.


Is power supply and inventory are same?

No, an inventory is what is in stock; a power supply powers an electronic device and determines wattage and voltage, usually from a wall outlet.


The device that converts AC to DC to run the computer is called?

power supply


Which device converts 120volt ac from what if your wall to 12vdc for your computer to use?

power supply