A power factor correcting power supply includes an input stage power converter
and an output stage power converter. The input stage power converter includes an
opposed current converter and a power factor correction controller. The power factor
correction controller may direct the operation of the opposed current converter
to perform power factor correction and voltage regulation. The opposed current
converter is supplied AC input voltage and AC input current from a power source.
The AC input voltage is converted to a DC boost voltage by the opposed current
converter. The DC boost voltage may be converted to a desired DC output voltage
by the output stage power converter. The desired DC output voltage may be provided
on a DC rail for a load of the power factor correcting power supply.