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White Papers

Interpower whitepapers provide vital electrical product design and manufacturing information. Important export requirements are often included, such as country-specific standards, requirements, and agencies.

Opening Up New Market Opportunities with an Accessory Power System White Paper

Opening Up New Market Opportunities with an Accessory Power System

One of the keys to success for a company is to have choices available to make a product more marketable. An accessory power system allows options that help to simplify power supply connections. It can also open up opportunities for new markets.

National Power Mains and the Global Market Place White Paper

National Power Mains and the Global Marketplace

Markets for electrical and electronic equipment have become truly global and, because of this, more competitive than ever before. Doing business in a global market is possible, accessible, and can offer excellent business opportunities.

North American (NEMA) 5-15 Standard and 5-15 Hospital-Grade Cord Sets White Paper

North American (NEMA) 5-15 Standard and 5-15 Hospital-Grade Cord Sets

While North American and Japanese 5-15 plugs appear similar, end users will want to know a few critical differences to protect themselves and their equipment from harm.

Not Safe—Daisy Chaining Power Strips White Paper

Not Safe—Daisy Chaining Power Strips

The improper use of a power strip can cause safety issues, such as creating a potential electrical failure and/or a possible fire hazard. An example of using power strips unsafely is when they are “daisy chained” together.

Universal Sockets are Unsafe White Paper

Universal Sockets are Unsafe

A universal socket is not the answer to try to create one source that will accept the huge variety of plugs that are available throughout the world. Serious safety issues come into play in trying to do so.

Exporting Medical Cords Globally White Paper

Exporting Medical Cords Globally

When exporting medical cords globally, it is vital to know country-specific hospital-grade standards set by worldwide agencies. Many countries use their own electrical cord standards instead of hospital-grade standards—knowing the difference may save you time and money.

Important Differences and Similarities in Argentine, Australian, and Chinese 10A/250V Plugs and Sockets

Important Differences & Similarities in Argentine, Australian, & Chinese 10A/250V Plugs & Sockets

When designing for Argentine, Australian, and Chinese markets, it’s vital to know the difference between each country’s 10A/250V plugs—especially how the pin lengths and difference in the neutral line will not allow the plugs to mate with country-specific sockets, saving time, cost, and even personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Important Differences and Similarities in Argentine, Australian, and Chinese 10A/250V Plugs and Sockets

Power Cord Cabling and Types of Data Centers

The data centers listed here offer businesses a variety of options from leasing hardware, software, data storage, individual or units of rack space, maintenance, and even administration management including timely software updates. Yet despite state-of-the-art servers, processors, and solid-state hard drives, data centers are totally reliant on mains power and the power cords that deliver it.

Voltage Drop and Cord Length Calculation White Paper

Voltage Drop & Cord Length Calculation

Understanding cord calculation and voltage drop are crucial for your electrical design. In this white paper, you will discover the inherent dangers in long cable lengths, learn the maximum percentage your cable can be derated and still meet UL and CSA requirements, and get the tools you need to calculate voltage drop for the cords in your electrical designs.