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The Characteristics of Conventional and Switching Power Supplies in Analog Signal Processing

Authors: Gordon, Jay

AES Convention 97 · Paper 3889 · November 1994

Abstract

The role of the power supply as the interface between the ac line and a dc-powered electronic device is examined. The characteristics of conventional and switching power supplies are analyzed, and measurements are taken on a typical example. The effect of these characteristics on an audio installation are discussed. It is concluded that switching supplies have significant advantages for some applications.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 97
AES Convention
97
Paper number
3889
Publication date
November 6, 1994
Session subject
Analog Signal Processing
Affiliation
Factor One Co., Keyport, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper