Section 6 Book ch 7 Power Supply Flashcards
1
Q
What does Sag mean?
A
Short term voltage dip
2
Q
What does Brownout mean?
A
Intentional or unintentional drop in voltage
3
Q
What are the symptoms of brownout?
A
Computer not running, reboots
4
Q
What are spikes in power supplies?
A
Provided more voltage than what you’re expecting
5
Q
What is a trip alert
A
Alerts if the power surge were to trip
6
Q
What does a UPS( Uninterruptible power supply) do?
A
Protects against spikes and surges but also from sags and brownouts
7
Q
How do UPSes provide power during brownouts and sags?
A
They have a built in battery that supplies the power
