While hot swapping why sparks comes when inserting power adapter barrel to DC load?
C Thread Starter Chaithra RN Joined Dec 27, 2017 1 Feb 24, 2021 #1 While hot swapping why sparks comes when inserting power adapter barrel to DC load?
ericgibbs Joined Jan 29, 2010 18,849 Feb 24, 2021 #3 hi RN, The spark is caused by the power supply charging the capacitors in the load. E
Alec_t Joined Sep 17, 2013 14,316 Feb 24, 2021 #4 As Eric says. Also, during insertion there will likely be intermittent contact between plug and socket conductors, which could result in voltage spikes being generated if the load is inductive.
As Eric says. Also, during insertion there will likely be intermittent contact between plug and socket conductors, which could result in voltage spikes being generated if the load is inductive.
ThePanMan Joined Mar 13, 2020 793 Feb 24, 2021 #5 And there's yet anther possibility - could be ESD (Electro Static Discharge). Though that's likely not the main reason.
And there's yet anther possibility - could be ESD (Electro Static Discharge). Though that's likely not the main reason.
Delta Prime Joined Nov 15, 2019 1,311 Feb 24, 2021 #7 What the heck is hot swapping? Somebody throw me a bone will Ya.
ericgibbs Joined Jan 29, 2010 18,849 Feb 24, 2021 #8 hi, Hot swapping. Changing over to different power supply while the power supply is powered On. Hot as in Live E
hi, Hot swapping. Changing over to different power supply while the power supply is powered On. Hot as in Live E