FAQ: What does the inrush current supplemental characteristic mean?

The inrush current refers to the initial current that charges the input capacitors of the power supply. After this initial charge, which take a few AC cycles, the input current returns to a steady state value.

Applies to: N8920A, N8921A, N8923A, N8924A, N8925A, N8926A, N8928A, N8929A, N8930A, N8931A, N8932A, N8934A, N8935A, N8937A, N8937APV, N8940A, N8941A, N8943A, N8944A, N8945A, N8946A, N8948A, N8949A, N8950A, N8951A, N8952A, N8954A, N8955A, N8957A, N8957APV

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