Electronic Design

What’s The Difference Between Watts And Volt-Amperes?

Both watts (W) and volt-amperes (VA) are units of measurement for electrical power. Watts refer to “real power,” while volt-amperes refer to “apparent power.” Usually, electronic products show one or ...
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Volts, Watts, and Kilowatts: What Do They All Mean for EVs?

Did you know that 1 horsepower is the amount of power required to lift 550 pounds to a height of 1 foot in 1 second? Or, did you know that a foot-pound of torque is literally 1 pound of force exerted ...
Electronic Design

What’s The Difference Between Watts And Volt-Amperes? (.PDF Download)

You can also read this article online as part of the Article Series: What’s the Difference Between Watts, RMS and More. Both watts (W) and volt-amperes (VA) are units of measurement for electrical ...