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20 Posts in this encyclopedia categoryPAV (Phase Angle Voltmeter)
PAV (Phase Angle Voltmeter) measures AC voltages in relation to a reference signal. It captures both the amplitude and the phase shift, thus providing more information than a conventional voltmeter.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a parallel PC bus standard through which expansion cards such as measurement, network, input/output or interface cards are connected directly to the processor or chipset to add additional functions to a computer.
PHiL (Power Hardware-in-the-Loop)
PHiL refers to a test simulation using an amplifier in which high electrical power can be transmitted.
Potentiostat
A potentiostat is an electronic device that supplies voltage to a system under investigation, for instance a battery, in order to trigger reactions and measures the resulting current.
POVP (Programmable Over Voltage Protection)
POVP stands for "Programmable Over Voltage Protection" and is a programmable overvoltage protection.
Power amplifier
A power amplifier is the final stage for amplifying and processing a signal before it is available at the output of an electrical unit.
Power analysis
Measurement and evaluation of electrical power in circuits. It includes active, reactive, and apparent power as well as the power factor, and is used to assess efficiency, power quality, and safety.
Power Distribution Unit
Also abbreviated to PDU - power distribution or sub-distribution of an electrical system.
Power distributor
The Power distributor is a sub-distribution of an electrical system. See also PDU / Power Distribution Unit.
Power Supply
A power supply is a device or system that provides electrical energy to a circuit, component, or load.
Protective conductor resistance
The protective conductor resistance is measured in accordance with specified standards.
Protective conductor tester
Protective conductor testers can be used to test the presence and function of the protective conductor in the event of a fault.
Protective earth conductor
The protective earth conductor connects the electrical appliance or system to earth potential.
Protocol analyzer
Protocol analyzers are suitable for analyzing and monitoring data traffic in networks and are therefore also used for troubleshooting.
PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation)
PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is an open platform standard for modular measurement and testing technology, in which a wide variety of plug-in cards are connected in a common chassis via the PC-typical PCI/PCIe bus in order to cover a broad range of test, measurement and control tasks.
PXIe (PCI Express eXtensions for Instrumentation)
PXIe (PCI Express eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a modular measurement and automation standard. It makes it possible to combine powerful measurement, test and control functions in a modular way within a single chassis, transmit them quickly and control them with precise synchronization.