Unlike direct current, where electrons only move in a single direction, the flow of electricity with alternating current periodically reverses. Some smaller devices can operate using AC power, but many larger and more powerful electronics require DC power. Since electric generation plants only transmit AC power, AC to DC converters allow consumers to use their DC powered devices. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Quail Electronics, Inc.
Livermore, CA | 800-669-8090At Quail Electronics, we are your power cord specialists. Our power supplies consist of green dot cords, high voltage cords, North American and international cords, specialty cords, plus adapters, plugs and strips.
Marway Power Systems
Irvine, CA | 800-462-7929The power supplies we manufacture are actually solutions for power control, power distribution or power protection for commercial, industrial, military medical and military applications. Our product includes AC/DC power distribution units, custom power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies and more.
Total Power International, Inc.
Lowell, MA | 877-646-0900Total Power Int'l provides customers with high quality & competitively priced power conversion products. We provide AC/DC power supplies ranging from 5 -1500 Watts. Available in U-Bracket, Box, Open Frame, L-Bracket, Wallmounts and External Sizes. DC/DC Modules come in 1-700 Watt size and varying inputs from 4.5-300VDC. Medically approved units are available and we do Custom Design.
Nova Electric
Bergenfield, NJ | 201-385-0500Being the leader in rugged power supply conversion products is where Nova Electric stands. Our power supplies have modular design with replaceable subassemblies. We offer: DC-AC inverters, UPS power systems and frequency converters. We have over 40 years of experience manufacturing AC power sources.
AC to DC Converter - Triad Magnetics
AC to DC Converter - Triad MagneticsIn many cases, AC to DC converters are included as components in larger electronic devices and power systems, but they can also be used as external power supplies. Most people are familiar with the “power brick” component of a laptop power cord. This brick serves to change the alternating current from the wall socket to direct current as well as to lower the voltage to a useable level. This is an example of an AC to DC converter, and there are many similar examples seen in other electronic devices.
These devices are also known as voltage adapters, AC/DC power adapters, universal voltage adapters, or adapter plugs. Ideal as a household transceiver, cellular phone charger, automobile/mobile equipment, or portable equipment, an AC to DC converter has many uses. It can convert any cell phone or PDA phone car charger to a house charger.
An AC to DC converter makes it possible to get power from anywhere and at anytime. It can also be used to transform a traditional outlet into a power charger or as an adapter between U.S. and European power sources. Also phase converters are used in the AC-to-DC converter processes.