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AC adapter

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Alternatively known as an AC/DC adapter and AC converter, an AC adapter is an external power supply used to power battery powered devices and devices with no other power source. In the picture to the right, is an example of a laptop computer AC adapter that is used to charge the laptop battery and keep the

laptop computer small by not having a power supply. In this example, a power cord plugs in to the AC adapter, which plugs into the computer.

Also see: AC, Adapter, Laptop, Power definitions, Power supply