power pack

American

noun

Electronics.

a device for converting the voltage from a power line or battery to the various voltages required by the components of an electronic circuit.

power pack British

noun

a device for converting the current from a supply into direct or alternating current at the voltage required by a particular electrical or electronic device

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Etymology

Origin of power pack

First recorded in 1935–40

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power pack

Proprietary cable goes down to a power pack.

From The Verge ● Aug. 25, 2022

The fire started in a ground-based battery that isn’t part of the plane’s main power pack, the company said in an email.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2022

Photographer Andrew Firth bought what he thought was a genuine battery power pack and charger from a seller on eBay to use with his camera equipment.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2020

With the power pack deliveries secured for its two biggest markets, a deal for North America will follow shortly, Volkswagen said.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2018

It slowly fades back to black as the power pack dies out.

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