UPS

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006380",
  "term": "UPS",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Uninterruptible Power Supply: An electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. A UPS typically contains a battery that provides short-term power, allowing for proper shutdown of equipment or continued operation for a limited time. They are rated by their apparent power in volt-amperes (VA).",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "XPS"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "USV",
    "es": "UPS",
    "fr": "UPS"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ups/"
}