What is the Essential Guide to power supplies?

Download a wealth of technical information and expand your power supply knowledge. Your Essential Guide to Power Supplies is an easy reference guide for system designers. It's an invaluable resource when you’re choosing and integrating power supplies and DC-DC converters.

What should you consider before buying a power supply?

Well, you should always consider the following factors. Before buying a power supply, you should ensure that it has an in-built protection that will help in keeping its components safe especially from power related issues. The first is overcurrent and overload protection.

Should you buy an outdoor power strip?

If those two sockets in your outdoor outlet aren’t enough to fulfill your outdoor power needs, then you’ll want to invest in a good outdoor power strip. These handy appliances can multiply a single socket into six or even 10, allowing you to power multiple strings of lights or various outdoor appliances simultaneously.

Are outdoor power strips weather resistant?

Outdoor power strips come in a variety of sizes, from small three-outlet models up to large 10-outlet beasts. Unlike indoor models, these rugged, weather-resistant power strips can endure extreme temperatures and even downpours. Understanding what weather conditions an outdoor power strip is rated to handle is key to purchasing the right one.