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Covers the purpose and usage of power electronics (switches, relays, power supplies, etc).

== Class Notes ==
These are some links that came up during the class, assembled by a class member:

Switching power supply - http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FdGFE8NBDgc/TCxq1Q5FfTI/AAAAAAAADx0/vnbSG8Px5wc/s1600/Switch_Mode_Power_Supply_Circuit_Diagram.GIF

Linear regulator schem - https://www.eleccircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lm317-linear-power-supply-regulator-15v3v45v5v6v9v_15a-1.jpg

https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Difference-Between-SMPS-and-Linear-Power-Supply-1.png

Tweeks' high current, Arduino/RFID Project - https://photos.app.goo.gl/GDU9nwRyQKSgJHC49
(that had supply voltage issues that needed to move DOWN from a 12 or 9v wal ward down to a 7.5v supply)

Higher Quality Switching Arduinos:
https://www.pololu.com/category/125/arduino

Cheap LCD Lab Supply: https://smile.amazon.com/Akozon-Step-Down-Communication-Converter-0-5-000A/dp/B07HFRGMJP

Hacking ATX Supply to Lab Supply - https://pcbsmoke.wordpress.com/2012/11/21/converting-an-atx-power-supply-into-a-dc-bench-supply/

LDO Regulator Arduinos - https://www.rugged-circuits.com/microcontroller-boards/ruggeduino-se-special-edition

LDO Drop In Replacement for 7805:
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/murata-power-solutions-inc/OKI-78SR-5-1-5-W36-C/811-2196-5-ND/2259781

Nice ATX Supply For Hacking:
https://www.newegg.com/segotep-gp-series-650w-fully-modular/p/1HU-00Z0-00007