At AMETEK Programmable Power, we are committed to helping you select the best AC power source for your test system, even if you're not currently an expert on AC power. The first thing that you need to know are the terms used by AC power engineers. Below, you'll find definitions for the three most basic AC power terms you'll need to know: true power, apparent power, and power factor.

AMETEK Programmable Power Solutions (PPS) provides engineered power solutions that require "outside the box" thinking, and sometimes far outside the box development. PPS works directly with customers to develop application specific power solutions through modified standard products, integrated power systems using standard products, or fully customized solutions.