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Civilization's modern way of life is supported by electricity, which powers homes and businesses and facilitates communication, transportation, and healthcare. There are, however, occasions when ...

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers a simple solution: it’s a battery in a box with enough capacity to run devices plugged in via its AC outlets for minutes to hours, depending on your needs ...

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The need for highly reliable backup power in buildings cannot be overstated. Going dark is a potential disaster for tenants and building owners alike. When constructing more efficient buildings for ...

If you’re working at your computer and electrical power to your office goes out, several bad things can happen. For one thing, you could lose important data. And if the failure occurs while your ...

No electricity provider in the world can guarantee an electrical supply that is free from voltage and frequency variations. The possibility of faults occurring in user installations or in the public ...

Instrumentation and control systems in petrochemical facilities require an extremely reliable source of power. The backup power supply should be available for an adequate period in the event of an ...

But to ensure your computer, external hard drive/file server/media center, cable box/DTR, router, answering machine and other devices not only are protected but also don’t stop, you need an ...

Your NAS is probably one of the most expensive pieces of equipment you own, and it's storing hundreds of gigabytes of ...

Do you have a 5 V device you want to run 24/7, no matter whether you have electricity? Not to worry – Linear Technology has made a perfect IC for you, the LTC4040; with the perfect assortment of ...