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What does AWG mean?
AWG (American wire gauge) describes the diameter and cross section of wires. The AWG system is mainly used in North America.
What is the daisy chaining of power supplies?
Daisy chaining is a wiring scheme where several power supplies are connected in sequence. It is used to achieve a higher total current.
What does derating mean in relation to a power supply?
Derating is the reduction of the maximum output power, depending on the environmental conditions. It is a recommended protective measure for power supplies. It protects them from excessively high temperatures and prevents system failures.
What is hot plug?
Hot plug or hot swap is the process of replacing components while they are in operation.
What is parallel mode in power supplies?
Parallel mode distributes the current equally between power supplies that are connected in parallel. In parallel mode, the output voltage is regulated so that at no load it is around 5% higher than at nominal load.
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