Power is the product of volts and amps. A circuit that will draw 1 ampere of current when 100 volts is applied will dissipate 100 (volts) X 1 (amp) = 100 watts.

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Ring Wave

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:54:56-04:00April 3rd, 2021|R|

A low-energy test waveform specified by ANSI C-62.41-1991.

Resistance

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:54:10-04:00April 3rd, 2021|R|

A property of electrical conductors or electrical insulators which characterizes their ability to conduct or resist [...]

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

By Jim Minadeo|2021-05-18T11:45:51-04:00April 3rd, 2021|R|

High frequency (>500 kHz) interference that can appear on power wires. The source of the interference [...]

Pulse

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:50:18-04:00April 3rd, 2021|P|

A pulse is generally a unipolar voltage or current with defined characteristics, which occurs infrequently.

Power (watts)

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:49:27-04:00April 3rd, 2021|P|

Power is the product of volts and amps. A circuit that will draw 1 ampere of [...]

Peak Current

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:48:31-04:00April 3rd, 2021|P|

The maximum current value as measured from a reference in a given period of time.

Oscillogram

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:47:51-04:00April 3rd, 2021|O|

A picture of a voltage, current or power waveform taken from an oscilloscope.

Oscilloscope

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:47:20-04:00April 3rd, 2021|O|

A measuring instrument which gives a visual display of voltage, current, or power wave forms.

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:46:32-04:00April 3rd, 2021|N|

This is a program that is run by the US Commerce Department which designates several laboratories [...]

Normal Mode Voltage

By Jim Minadeo|2021-04-03T20:43:47-04:00April 3rd, 2021|N|

Voltage on the Line or Hot wire of the power wiring, compared to the neutral wire.