The working of SMPS is based on:

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  1. Integral control principle
  2. Frequency control principle
  3. Chopper principle
  4. Phase control principle

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Option 3 : Chopper principle
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  • SMPS regulator converts unregulated DC input voltage to a regulated and smooth DC output voltage at different voltage levels.
  • So that the working of SMPS is based on the Chopper principle.
  • A switched-mode power supply (switching-mode power supply, switch-mode power supply, switched power supply, SMPS, or switcher) is an electronic power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently.
  • Like other power supplies, an SMPS transfers power from a DC or AC source (often mains power), to DC loads, such as a personal computer, while converting voltage and current characteristics. Switched-mode power supplies may also be substantially smaller and lighter than a linear supply due to the smaller transformer size and weight.
  • In the SMPS regulator is accompanied by duty cycle control.
  • By varying the duty cycle, the output voltage can be controlled.
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