An important part of any communication system is its power supply system. The smooth operation of all communications depends on the quality of the power supply and on the operational reliability of the increasingly complex equipment and devices used for this purpose. This book describes current power supply technologies, it explains the circuit techniques using easy-to- understand examples and illustrations. Also covered are automatic control, grounding and protection techniques as well as the design of battery and grounding installations. The book is conceived as a practical guide for those involved in planning installing, comissioning and servicing telecommunication systems, but it is also useful as an introduction