Power

ampere

A unit of measure for electric current, often abbreviated as amp (A), measuring the rate of electrons moving through a conductor.

voltage

The pressure of electricity flowing through a wire, often abbreviated as volt (V).

watts

A unit of power used to describe how much power is used, calculated by multiplying volts by amps, abbreviated as W.

Alternating Current (AC)

An electric current that reverses its direction periodically, commonly used for power distribution, with a wavy line representation.

Direct Current (DC)

An electric current that flows in one direction with a constant voltage, symbolized by a solid line on top with multiple lines below.

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

A device that provides backup power from batteries during power outages and helps regulate voltage fluctuations.

brownout

A reduction in voltage supply, which can lead to insufficient power availability for devices.

surge

A sudden increase in voltage, potentially damaging electrical devices if not regulated.

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

A device that intelligently manages power distribution to multiple devices, often providing remote management capabilities.