How a Mobile Charger Actually Works (The 50,000Hz Secret)

Have you ever wondered how your tiny mobile charger turns 220V wall power into a safe 5V for your phone? In this episode of "What Exactly Is?", we tear down a standard smartphone charger to explain SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) technology. Learn why chargers convert DC back to AC at 50,000Hz, how the Opto-Coupler uses light for safety, and the clever physics that allows modern chargers to be so small.