This document discusses switched mode power supplies (SMPS). It begins with a general description of power supplies and an overview of different types. It then defines SMPS and describes their advantages over linear power supplies, including lower weight, smaller size, higher efficiency and lower costs. The document outlines the typical block diagram of an SMPS, including input rectification, inversion, output transformation and regulation stages. It also discusses considerations for selecting SMPS topologies and provides examples of their applications.