Xgen Series | Up to 1340 W Multiple-Output, Modular Power Supplies (2024)

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What is a dual power supply? ›

A Dual power supply is a regular direct current power supply. It can provide a positive as well as negative voltage. It ensures stable power supply to the device as well as it helps to prevent system damage. Many electronic circuits require a source of DC power.

Regulated power supplies have voltage regulators on their output. This means that the regulator ensures the output voltage will always stay at the rated value of the power supply, regardless of the current that the device is consuming.

Single power supply supplies one voltage. A dual dual supply supplies two. The usual case is that one of them will be positive with respect to the common ( 0V ), the other will be negative. But there are circuits which need two voltages of the same polarity; 5 and 12V for example.

As the name might suggest, a single channel power supply has one output that can be controlled whereas a multiple channel power supply has two or more outputs. Multi-channel power supplies are typically used for developing devices with both digital and analog circuitry or bipolar circuitry.

In unregulated power supplies, the voltage exits the device at this point. However, regulated power supplies have an added voltage regulator, which reduces the ripple voltage for even electricity from the supply. The exact operation of regulated power supplies depends on whether they are linear or switching.

There are two topologies to consider for this goal, linear regulated and switch mode power supplies. Linear regulated is ideal for applications that require low noise, whereas switching power supplies are better suited for handheld devices where battery life and efficiency is important.

The power supply unit of an electronic device converts incoming power into the desired type (AC-DC or DC-AC) and desired voltage/current characteristics. A voltage regulator is a component of the power supply unit that ensures a steady constant voltage supply through all operational conditions.

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Dual sourcing minimizes supply chain risks by engaging two suppliers, reducing dependency on a single source. Benefits include addressing geopolitical challenges, bolstering supply chain resilience, accommodating capacity needs and shortening lead times.

The main difference between redundant power supply and UPS is that it's supplied with different powers simultaneously, but UPS supplies power with one battery while keeping another standby, they switch automatically if necessary.

What is a dual feed power supply? ›

Dual power feed is an option for receiving power feeds from two external power supplies. If a failure occurs in one external power supply, the system can still continue to operate with the other external power supply. Figure 2-5 shows a power supply system with dual power feed.