Power supplies, the basic sources of energy in all electronic equipment, are essential to electronic design and construction. Power Supplies: Projects for the Hobbyist and Technician guides you from the fundamentals of power supply components and their functions to the design and construction of a power supply system. The comprehensive coverage includes: The Basics of AC and DC Energy Sources Regulated and Unregulated Power Supply Systems Linear and Switching Power Supply Projects Measurements, Calibration, and Troubleshooting
This little book, sold by Radio Shack, does everything it claims! Not only do I now understand different power supplies, a topic that isn't outdated as power supplies are used on everything, but also I created a couple power supplies that still sit in my shop today.