POWER ADAPTER

The definition of power

adapter
 Powe adapter is an external device that supplies electrical
power to an electronic device or appliance.
 It is typically converting ac current from a wall socket to dc
current needed by electronic device or appliance.
 Power adapter are commonly used in phones,laptops and
other small electronic devices.
 TYPES OF POWER ADAPTERS
There are several types of power adapters depending on the
type of device and its power requirement,these are;
1.Ac adapter
-Also known as wall adapter,it converts ac to dc voltages and it
is commonly used to power electronic devices such as
laptop,smartphones and music players.

2.Dc adapter
-This type of adapter converts dc voltage from power source
such as battery or solar pannel to lowef voltages suitable for
electronic devices.
3.Car adapter
4.USB adapter
5.International adapter
6Wireless adapter
POWER RATING OF POWER
ADAPTERS
• Refers to its maximum capacity which is typically
measured in watts(W).
It indicates the amount of power that the adapter
delivers to the device it's connected to.It is important to
choose the power adapter with suitable power rating to
ensure the safety of tje devices.
 FAILURE OF POWER
ADAPTERS
There are several possible causes of failure of power adapters including
a. Overheating
-The power adapter can overheat if it is not designed properly or is being
used in enviroment with high temperature.
b. Age
-Like any electronic device,power adapter can wear out with time leading
to failure.
c.Overloading
-If the adapter is used to power a device that requires more power than
adapter, it can cause an adapter to fail.
d.Mechanical damage
-Droping or crushing the adapter can cause damage to internal components
leading to failure
 e.Poor manufacturing
-If the power adapter was not designed or
manufactured properly it may be pron to failure
f.Power surges
-Electrical surges can damage the components of the
adapter and cause it to fail
 MAINTENANCE OF
POWER ADAPTERS
Proper maintenance of powe adapter is essential to ensure long
and safe operation,here are some key maintenance you should
perform.
a. Clean the adapter regularly,use clean, dry cloth to wipe the
sirface of the adapter and the connector pins to remove any
dusts or dirty.
b. Check the cable for wear and tear,ensure that the cable is
not damaged or frayed and that the insulating cover is
intact.
c. Avoid overloading,don't overload the adapter by connecting
too many devices or devices with high power requirements.
d. Prevent overheating, place the adapter on a flat ventilated
surface and don't cover it with anything.If it gets too hot,
unplug it and let it cool down.
e.Handle with care, avoid dropping, twisting or bending
the adapter or the cable and don't pull or yank the
cable from the connector.
f. Store properly, store the adapter in dry, cool place
away from direct sunlight or moisture. Don't wrap the
cable tightly around the adapter as it coult damage the
cable joints.