COMMN TERMS FOR POWER ADAPTERS INDUSTRY

The common terms used in power adapters are:

  1. Output Voltage: the voltage that the adapter outputs to power the device.
  2. Output Current: the amount of current that the adapter outputs to power the device.
  3. Input Voltage: the voltage that the adapter requires from the power source to operate.
  4. Input Current: the amount of current that the adapter requires from the power source to operate.
  5. Power Rating: the maximum amount of power that the adapter can supply to the device.
  6. Efficiency: the ratio of output power to input power, expressed as a percentage.
  7. Ripple Voltage: the small fluctuations in the output voltage caused by the switching of the power supply.
  8. Load Regulation: the ability of the adapter to maintain a constant output voltage when the load on the device changes.
  9. Line Regulation: the ability of the adapter to maintain a constant output voltage when the input voltage from the power source changes.
  10. Overload Protection: a safety feature that shuts down the adapter if the output current exceeds a certain level.
  11. Short Circuit Protection: a safety feature that shuts down the adapter if a short circuit occurs in the device being powered.
  12. Overvoltage Protection: a safety feature that shuts down the adapter if the output voltage exceeds a certain level.
  13. Undervoltage Protection: a safety feature that shuts down the adapter if the input voltage falls below a certain level.
  14. Temperature Protection: a safety feature that shuts down the adapter if the internal temperature of the adapter exceeds a certain level.

Post time: May-24-2023