APC_Back-UPS_550_Uninterruptible_Power_Supply_Output_Waveform.jpg


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English: This image shows the non-sinusoidal nature of the AC power provided by some inexpensive consumer grade uninterruptible power supplies (in this case APC model "Back-UPS 550"). The UPS output is shown in yellow compared with a standard 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase waveform. This are actual waveforms measured by a dual trace digital oscilloscope.
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Author Timothy Quill

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UPS output waveform (Yellow) compared to normal 120 VAC 60 Hz power waveform (Violet)

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