2. What you learn today CompTIA A+ 220-701 , Section 1.3 Classify power supply types and characteristics. - AC adapter. - ATX proprietary. - Voltage, wattage and capacity. - Voltage selector switch - Pins (20,24)
3. Amp and Volt Ampere ( amp, A) – The rate of electron flows past a point in one second. - 1 Amp = 6.242 * 10 power 18 electrons per seconds. Voltage( volt, V) - Electrical “pressure” pushing the electrons.
4. Watt and electric current Watt (W) – Measurement of real power use. - volts * amp = watts. 120V * 0.5A= 60W. Volt-Amperes (VA) – Measurement of appear power. - Volts * Amps - Useful for sizing power systems. Seen often in Uninterrupted Power supply (UPS) systems.