
Power supply devices are discrete and stand-alone devices. At times, they are integrated into larger devices/equipment. Examples of applications where power supply devices are integrated into electronic devices include desktop computers, washing machines, refrigerators, and other consumer electronic devices. Some of the common types of power supply devices include DC power supplies, AC-DC power supplies, linear regulator, AC power supplies, switched mode power supplies, and programmable power. Of the various market segments, the medical application segment has been estimated to account for 4-5% share (in terms of revenue) of the global AC-DC and DC-DC power supply market by 2017 end. Major applications of medical power supplies include MRI, CT scan, and PET scanners. Increased demand for medical care at home is driving market growth currently. In fact, the market has seen traction in the sale of home healthcare devices, including those used for patient monitoring, therapeutic, and surgical applications.