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switched-mode power supply

electronic power supply that incorporates a switching regulator
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switched-mode power supply
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switched-mode power supply

Summary

switched-mode power supply ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,215 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • switched-mode power supply is a type of power supply[2].
  • switched-mode power supply is used for electric power conversion[3].
  • switched-mode power supply's Commons category is recorded as Switched-mode power supplies[4].
  • switched-mode power supply comprises switching regulator[5].
  • switched-mode power supply comprises voltage regulator[6].

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Definition and Type

switched-mode power supply is a type of power supply[2].

Use and Application

switched-mode power supply is used for electric power conversion[3]. Components include switching regulator[5] and voltage regulator[6].

Why It Matters

switched-mode power supply ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,215 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Has part(s) → switching regulator, voltage regulator
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