Re: Off Topic... small power supply hell.

On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:09:21 GMT, "Tim and Steph" <uce@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>>>The pad says DC and the Adapter says AC so I guess I have to find a
>>>different
>>>one.:(
>>>Only 20 more boxes to search.
>>
>> check carefully. it might be AC input and DC output.
>
>Not sure I've ever seen a wall wart with AC output. Not saying they don't
>exist, but for the most part, if it's electronic, it's DC. Imagine trying
>to design any kind of logic circuit with AC? Yikes! AC is good for motors,
>lights, and not a lot else.

Actually, a powered device might contain the
rectifier/filter/regulator and only use the wart for the AC supply.

It would be nice if all devices were made this way, then the OP's
question would be mute.

.

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