Can I Use a Charger With the Same Voltage but Different Amperage Rating?

⚜️ Chargers and power supplies come with different Voltage and Amperage ratings. But if you can't find the same, then choosing the right one is important. I'll look at a few of the parameters.

In Short:
For power supplies or chargers:
* The voltage must match.
* The amperage must match or exceed that required by the device.
* The polarity of the connection must be correct.
* The input line voltage (wall or “mains” power) must be supported, but is unrelated to compatibility with the device being charged or powered.

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Chapters
0:00 Compatible Chargers
0:30 The question
0:58 The rules
2:41 Voltage
3:55 Amperage
5:37 Polarity
7:18 Input voltage
8:26 Recap

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