Add to ORKGThis 5-page resource, provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), is the first in a series of three lab activities that are part of the DC/AC Circuits course. This activity introduces students to the basic theory and operation of a lab power supply. This activity is focused on using the power supply as a tool to power electronic systems. Power supply theory, terminology, and operation are stressed. The following sections are included: Purpose, Systems Rationale, System Concepts, Student Learning Outcomes, Laboratory, Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills, Learning Objectives, and more. Parts two and three of this lab series as well as the DC/AC Circuits course are all available to view separately.Â