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Article #1636Re: Understanding a split-mode power supply.
From: Mr.T
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:46
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:46
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"Arfa Daily" <arfa.daily@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:eK_8l.140589$m53.91179@newsfe04.ams2... >So what was the > advantage of complicating things by using a switcher ? I can only assume > that it's primarily because it's a portable item of band equipment, so it > makes it much lighter to carry around. That would be most likely for that purpose. >A lot of other kit uses switchers > these days because of the energy efficiency, particularly when they are put > into a 'sleep' mode, but an A/C unit ? Or the reason a lot of gear uses SMP these days, easier to supply various countries differing mains voltages. (Another major factor of less shipping weight would apply to air-conditioners) MrT.
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