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Also known as a power supply unit (PSU). A box inside a computer case that supplies power to the motherboard and other installed devices.   power supply  
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Used to measure the output of each connector coming from the power supply.   power supply tester:  
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EMI in the radio frequency range.   radio frequency interference (RFI):  
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An electrical device that converts AC to DC. A PC power supply contains a rectifier.   rectifier:  
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An electronic device that resists or opposes the flow of electricity. A resistor can be used to reduce the amount of electricity being supplied to an electronic component.   resistor  
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A card that plugs into a motherboard and allows for expansion cards to be mounted parallel to the motherboard. Expansion cards are plugged into slots on the riser card.   riser card  
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Another term for a soft switch.   soft power  
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A feature on an ATX or BTX system that allows an OS to power down the system and allows for activity such as a keystroke or network activity to power up the system. Also called soft power.   soft switch  
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Temporary surges in voltage, which can damage electrical components. Also called swells.   spikes  
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An electrical charge at rest. Also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).   static electricity  
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A device or power strip designed to protect electronic equipment from power surges and spikes.   surge protector or surge suppressor  
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The largest type of personal computer case. Tower cases stand vertically and can be as high as two feet tall. They have more drive bays and are a good choice for computer users who anticipate making significant upgrades.   tower case  
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A device that changes the ratio of current to voltage. A computer power supply is basically a transformer and a rectifier.   transformer  
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An electronic device that can regulate electricity and act as a logical gate or switch for an electrical signal.   transistor  
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A device designed to provide a backup power supply during a power failure. Basically, a UPS is a battery backup system with an ultra-fast sensing device.   uninterruptible power supply (UPS)  
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A measure of potential difference in an electrical circuit. A computer ATX power supply usually provides five separate voltages: +12 V, -12 V, +5 V, -5 V, and +3.3 V.   volt (V)  
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A power supply might have a voltage selector switch on the back. Often,   voltage selector switch  
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The unit used to measure power. A typical computer may use a power supply that provides 200 W.   watt (W)  
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