Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply which is advantageous for use with a computer receives power alternatively from a utility main power source or a rechargeable battery. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input for receiving AC utility power, an AC to DC converter coupled to the input, receiving AC power from the input, having at least one regulated D.C. output, and generating DC power at an output of the converter, a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding, an inverter coupled between the AC to DC converter and the primary winding of the transformer and arranged to supply a chopped DC voltage to the primary winding to cause a corresponding chopped DC voltage having an amplitude V.sub.s to be generated across a secondary winding of the transformer coupled to the output, an auxiliary power supply having an energy store having a supply terminal that is operable at a voltage V.sub.

Abstract: A d.c. signal detector circuit for a telephone exchange which comprises a level detector which is so connected that it can sense current flowing in a telephone line. The level detector is arranged to switch states when a loop is established in a telephone circuit. Two level detectors can be employed to sense the establishment of a loop, a coin pulse, or an earth loop.