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electronic power supply, power supply
1. A system that converts alternating current from a wall outlet into the direct currents required by electronic circuits.

A computer power supply converts alternating current into multiple direct current voltages; for example, twelve volts is commonly used for drives, while 3.3 volts and 5 volts are used by the chips and other motherboard components.

2. A device used to convert, regulate, and transmit external power for use by the components housed inside a computer chassis.
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voltage-regulated AC power supply, voltage regulated AC power supply
A power supply that operates from an AC line and delivers a regulated AC output voltage, usually adjustable, at the same frequency or at some other frequency.
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uninterruptible power supply
The designation of a power supply providing continuous uninterruptible service.

The uninterruptible power supply will contain batteries.

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