Understanding Switching Mode Power Supplies

This video provides a short technical introduction to switching mode power supplies and explains how they are used to convert alternating current into direct current. Understanding Linear Power Supplies:    • Understanding Linear Power Supplies   Learn more about power electronics testing: http://rsna.us/6053iCQpH Unlock this topic with our complimentary webinar series lead by industry experts: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistrat... Master this topic and earn a complimentary badge that can be shared on LinkedIn: https://rohdeschwarz.talentlms.com/pl... Engage more with Rohde & Schwarz Technology Academy and earn an IEEE certificate: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/know... Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Suggested viewing 00:34 Review of linear power supply 01:07 Addressing the limitations of linear power supplies 02:09 About switching mode power supplies (SMPS) 03:05 Basic AC-DC SMPS block diagram 04:00 AC rectifier and filter 04:26 Switcher (chopper) 05:28 Transformer 06:08 Pulsed DC rectified and filter 06:38 Aside: DC-DC conversion 07:43 Voltage regulator / controller 08:42 Advantages and disadvantages of SMPS 09:50 Summary