Sunday, December 16, 2007

Safety & Environment: Spike vs Noise vs Brownout

Which hazard or hazards will a surge protector protect against?
1. Spike, noise, and brownout
2. >>Spike
3. Spike and Noise
4. Noise and Sag
Explanation : A surge protector will protect against surges, which are short periods of increased voltage and spikes, which are short surges.
A surge protector will not protect against noise, which is an AC signal that does not have a smooth variance.
A surge protector will not protect against a brownout, which is a short decrease in voltage level.
A sag is another name for brownout.
Objective: Safety and Environmental Issues