What’s the Difference Between Watts, RMS, and More?

This article series is in the Power Management topic within our Series Library

Power terms and technology can be confusing. We have a few articles that may help to remove some confusion while providing insight into the various aspects of power technology and science.

• What’s the Difference Between RMS and Peak Watts?
• How Does Power Factor Correction Impact Your Utility Bill?
• What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Power-Factor Correctors?
• What’s the Difference Between Watts and Volt-Amperes?

You can download these as PDF files as well.

• How Does Power Factor Correction Impact Your Utility Bill? (PDF)
  
• What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Power-Factor Correctors? (PDF)
  
• What’s the Difference Between Watts and Volt-Amperes? (PDF)