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Use of 208V vs 120V for Servers | 0000-00-00 | American Power Conversion (APC) |
| This paper explains why and when 208V is used instead of 120V for servers in North America. This same discussion applies to the use of 200V vs 100V in Japan.
Tags: Data Center |
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Neutral Wire Facts and Mythology | 0000-00-00 | American Power Conversion (APC) |
| This technical paper discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, and grounding are addressed. Various myths are described and criticized.
Tags: Interfaces - Buses - I-Os, UPS |
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The Different Types of UPS Systems | 0000-00-00 | American Power Conversion (APC) |
| There is much confusion in the marketplace about the different types of UPS systems and their characteristics. Each of these UPS types is defined, practical applications of each are discussed, and advantages and disadvantages are listed. With this information, an educated decision can be made as to the appropriate UPS topology for a given need.
Tags: Line Protection Devices, |
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Watts and Volt-Amps: Powerful Confusion | 2006-06-23 | American Power Conversion (APC) |
| This paper describes the differences between watts and volt-amps (VAs) and explains how the terms are correctly and incorrectly used in specifying power protection equipment.
Tags: Infrastructure Management, UPS, Data Center, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt. |
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Answers to Basic Power Protection Questions | 0000-00-00 | Wiremold Company |
| Some of the frequently asked questions when considering surge protection and power conditioning are: “How much protection do I get from a particular model of surge protector?,” “What is the difference between uninterruptable power supplies and stand-by power supply systems?” and “Is a power conditioner the same as a transformer?” Getting the right answers to these questions before specifying or purchasing power conditioning and protection equipment can make the difference between secure protection and a costly mistake.
Tags: UPS |
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Solving Noise Problems | 2001-10-26 | Z-World |
| This white paper describes common causes of noise and suggests ways to reduce or eliminate noise problems.
Noise problems are best handled in the design process, before they occur. The following checklist is taken from Henry Ott's Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, second edition (New
York: John Wiley & Sons, 1988).
Tags: Line Protection Devices, |
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The Role of Power Line Communications in the Networked Home | 0000-00-00 | ITRAN Communications |
| The role of power line communications in the home network is as an omnipresent device control and high speed networking avenue. Power line device control modems, if robust enough to overcome the strong interference of the medium, offer excellent value through low silicon costs. Power line networking modems, if able to deliver 1.5Mbps bit rates and high robustness, offer significant cost advantages over phone line and RF media, and can be accessed through every power outlet in the home.
Tags: Modems |
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