AC/DC does not originally stand for a well-known hard rock band, but for the most common form of conversion of electrical energy worldwide from alternating current to direct current. When electricity began its triumphant advance at the beginning of the 20th century, there was a so-called electricity war between direct current and alternating current networks and their respective protagonists Edison and Westinghouse. Ultimately, AC networks and thus AC/DC power supplies prevailed and have been considered the dominant form of supply for more than 100 years. The outstanding advantages of alternating current are its easy changeability in terms of voltage level and its simple switchability. With transformers, it is possible to generate high voltages and thus to transport and distribute large amounts of energy over long distances. Locally, transformers can then be used again to provide lower voltages that are less dangerous for supplying lighting and motors.

With the increased emergence of electronic circuits that require DC voltage for their operation, the need arose to convert AC voltage back into DC voltage. Devices that map this electrical function go by a variety of names, depending on the application and where they are used - power supply, rectifier, power supply and AC/DC converter are just a few. The areas of application for them are wide: AC/DC modules are not only used in industrial areas, but are also present in every computer and television as well as in LED lighting. At MTM Power® you will find a wide range of different products for optimal AC/DC power supply in industry - from low voltage modules to plug-in power supplies.
Optimal power supply by AC/DC power supplies from MTM Power®
In the whole field of application of electronic power supply reliability and durability are in focus. The use of the devices, which depend on an AC/DC power supply, must be guaranteed around the clock. Therefore, our AC/DC modules are characterized by modern circuit topologies and meet all relevant safety and EMC standards. In our product range you will find, among other things, power supplies for the decentralized power supply of a wide variety of industrial applications. Due to the BPC technology used - the so-called Base Plate Cooling - it is possible to dissipate the heat loss specifically via the base plate. This increases the life expectancy of the devices. These robust and maintenance-free AC/DC power supplies are particularly suitable for use in sensitive electronic subsystems.