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I just opened up a DC power supply and one of the screws had a star/spoked washer. How does this help with short-circuit protection?
Yes, actually. Can you explain how a DC power supply works in general?
Sure! A DC power supply converts AC voltage from a wall outlet or other source into a fixed DC voltage that can be used to power electronic devices. This can involve several different components, including a transformer, rectifier, filter capacitor, and voltage regulator. Do you need any more information about this?