It is an object of this invention to provide an AC adaptor capable of
achieving downsizing and cost reduction, and having both a
constant-voltage/constant-current control function necessary for battery
charge, and an optimum current control function for driving of a
low-power-consumption electronic apparatus. This AC adaptor includes a
first constant-current control device which performs first
constant-current control for charging a battery, a second
constant-current control device which performs second constant-current
control for supplying an electric current necessary to drive an
electronic apparatus, and a voltage detecting device which detects the
voltage drop of a DC output. If the output voltage becomes lower than a
preset value, the second constant-current control for supplying the
electric current necessary to drive the electronic apparatus is
performed. Since this obviates the need for a large-capacity element
which permits high power, it is possible to decrease the outer
dimensions, and also decrease the power ratings of electronic parts.