Senior Hardware Engineer Mock Interview
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What is meant by the term SMPS, and how does that contribute to the functionality of the hardware?
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"SMPS stands for Switched Mode Power Supply. Its role is to consistently deliver power to the various components within a piece of hardware. Fluctuations in power are one of the key reasons hardware fails. SMPS devices modulate the power to ensure it is consistent and appropriate for each of the electronic components."
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