Hot chassis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002890",
  "term": "Hot chassis",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A design in older electronic equipment, particularly AC/DC radios, where one side of the AC power line is directly connected to the metal chassis. This configuration eliminates the need for a power transformer, reducing cost and weight. However, it presents a shock hazard if the chassis is touched while the unit is powered and the AC plug is inserted incorrectly.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hot Chassis",
    "es": "chasis caliente",
    "fr": "châssis sous tension"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hot-chassis/"
}