The first product in the family is a configurable, fan-cooled AC-DC power supply called the FLX1K3 that can deliver up to 1.3 kW of power at high line and 1 kW at low line conditions.

Today, we use a fair bit of both AC and DC for specific applications. While AC is predominantly used for transmitting power ...

However, electric vehicle batteries require a direct current supply for charging. Every EV, therefore, is outfitted with an inverter to convert AC to DC, which can in turn charge the EV’s battery.

Your gadgets run on direct current, but the electricity in your home is alternating current. What’s up with that?

The use of either DC or AC current will depend on the need or application. Electric vehicles, batteries, and electrical equipment that need a steady, unidirectional flow of electricity are among ...

Rectifying ac has other problems, such as the surge current that it will draw (Fig. 1). This is different than inrush current, which dc-dc supplies also have, when you first apply power to them.