Not exact matches
Increasing the energy levels would impact the on / off ratio of the
device, perhaps also decreasing the power needed for
switching on the
device if more energy levels become accessible for transiting electrons at low bias
voltages.
Most
devices that are dual
voltage (they accept 110 - 120V as well as 220 - 240V) are automatic however some
devices like hair dryers and even older laptops actually use a
switch so check your
device carefully the first time before plugging it in to an adapter.
I build
devices like this for a living, and yes smaller currents /
voltages can
switch larger ones, but even in the off position silicon
switches consume power, when they
switch they consume power, when they are one they consume power, (Silicon leakage ring a bell?)
instead we could say for a given set of
voltages and configuration of
device, we could expect a certain
switch time or current, etc..
It can also protect your
devices from over current, over
voltage and under
voltage, as well as keep your appliances healthy for longer by «gently applying start - up power via its Zero power crossing spike - free
switch.»
Google goes on to strongly recommend manufacturers to not support proprietary charging methods that stray from default
voltage controls or
switch sink / source roles as to render chargers not interoperable between
devices.