Power Conversion Guide
Overview
Concepts
Voltage & Frequency
Current Capacity
Wattage Ratings
UL Listing
Transformer Class
Transformer vs. Solid-state
Polarity
Adaptaplugs
Filtered
Regulated
Types of Conversion
Safety Warnings
Abbreviations & Glossary
Conversion FAQ's
AC to AC Converters
AC to DC Adapters
DC to AC Inverters
DC to DC Adapters
Help & How-to's
Index
Battery Guide
Battery FAQ
Premium vs. Standard Alkalines
230-0193 vs. 230-0286
Power Conversion Guide
RadioShack Guide to Understanding Power Conversion
Abbreviations and Glossary
The lists below provide links to the definitions of acronyms, abbreviations and terms used in this guide.
Abbreviations
A
:
Amp (Ampere)
Hz
:
Hertz
VA
:
Volt-Ampere
Ah
:
Amp-hour (Ampere-hour)
mA
:
milliamp
W
:
Watt
AC
:
Alternating Current
mAh
:
milliamp-hour
DC
:
Direct Current
V
:
Volt
Glossary Links
Adaptaplug
Filter
Pure Sine Wave
Voltage
Alternating Current
Grounded
Sine Wave
Volt-Ampere
Amp (Ampere)
Hertz
Sine Wave, Modified
Watt
Amp-hour
Inverter
Sine Wave, Pure
Wattage
Ampere-hour
Load
Sine Wave, Square
Wattage, Continuous
Capacity
Milliamp
Sine Wave, True
Wattage, Peak
Continuous Wattage
Milliamp-hour
Square Sine Wave
Converter
Modfified Sine Wave
True Sine Wave
Direct Current
Peak Wattage
Volt
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