Inverter/UPS

Jassper

Joined Sep 24, 2008
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An Inverter "inverts" DC voltage to AC voltage, usually 12 or 24 volts DC into 120 volts AC.

A "UPS" is a battery back up system, mostly used on computers to provide 110 volts AC to the computer in the event of a power outage. This allows enough time for you (or some are automatic) to save your work and shut down the computer.

UPS {I think} means "Universal Power Supply", but you can WiKi that.

Furthermore, a "Converter" converts AC into DC, such as a battery charger. You will find that Inverter and Converter are used interchangeably.
 
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