What is SMPS - Uses

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Stands for Switch Mode Power Supply
Supplies power supply to every single part of the computer system.
Main function is to convert 230 Volts AC into 3.3V, 5V, 12V DC power.
Also ensures that system doesn't run unless the power supply is enough to operate the system properly.

Uses

To convert analog current to direct current using rectifiers and vice-versa using invertors. Similarly AC-AC using frequency changer and DC-DC using convertors.
To step up or step down unregulated dc input voltage to produce regulated dc output voltage.
To inverting and producing multiple dc output voltage for required parts using various converter.
Protection from short circuit and over load.

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Never try to repair SMPS yourself, if you dont know about it.

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