Form Factors, Power Supplies, and working inside a computer
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eet1001pattassio on February 19, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 AC | Alternating Current. Goes back and forth or oscillates. |
| ATX | Advance Technology Extended Up to 12" x 9.6" Most popular form factor. |
| Volt | A measure of electrical "pressure" differential. |
| Amp | A measure of electrical current. The symbol for Amps is A |
| Ohm | A measure of resistance to electricity. Devices are rated according to how much resistance they offer to electrical current. |
| Watt | Watts measure the total electrical power needed to operate a device. Watts are calculated by multiplying volts by the amps. |
| DC | Direct Current . It only travels in one direction. |
| Rectifier | a device that converts AC to DC. |
| Inverter | a device that converts DC to AC |
| Transformer | a device that changes the ratio of voltage to current. |
| Conductors | Material, such as gold or copper, that easily conducts electricity. |
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