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How an Electrical Cable is made
The world of electricity can be very complicated. But what about electricity do we in fact know? Well, we do know electrical cables are designed to carry current from one element to another. What we DON’T know is how an electrical cable is even made. Of course, as always, I am here to help with any confusion!
An electrical cable consists of conductors, which is an uninsulated wi
re suitable for carrying electrical current. Electrical conductors are made up of metals such as, copper, aluminum, etc. Most wires are made out of copper because it conducts electricity with high flexibility and very little resistance.
Electrical wires come in solid core, stranded, or braided together to form a single assembly, where the ends connect to two devices, therefore, allowing the electrical signals to transfer from one device to the other. Continue reading How an Electrical Cable is made
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Hospital-Grade Label Standards
In North America, all cords used to power medical equipment must carry a “Hospital-Grade” label. This stems from UL standards requiring that patient care equipment, being used in a patient vicinity, must have hospital-grade attachment plugs.
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Language of Circuitry
If some of you are like me, who isn’t very tech savvy when it comes to language of circuitry, I have helped make it easier to recognize which configuration defines each component and also a little bit better understands the world of power cords.
Let’s get started.
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The CE Marking
All electronic devices sold in Europe carry an additional feature, the CE Marking. However, the power cord does not require the marking because it is an electrical component, not the finished product. This mark is the “European Conformity”, or in French known as the “Conformité Européenne.” It is essentially the electronic devices passport that allows it to gain access to Europe. Continue reading The CE Marking
AC & DC — For Those about to Flow We Salute You!
Ever wonder how the Aussie band AC/DC got their name? Or what makes it possible for them to ROCK and ROLL?
There are two types of current flow in a circuit: Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC).
Have you ever sat down and looked over at your desk lamp and thought, “how does the light come on?” Well, just like every home and office, AC power comes in through the power lines to your home and is what is available to p
ower outlets. AC stands for Alternating Current. Your lamp is being powered by AC because of the direction of the flow of electrons. There is a rotating magnet along the wire which causes the electrons to keep switching directions forward and backward. Also, the amount of energy that can be carried through alternating current is easy and also economical to transfer over longer distances and provides more power.
For example: here’s your power plant. It can yield 1 million watts of power. How does this work? Well there’s a way to Continue reading AC & DC — For Those about to Flow We Salute You!
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