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One of the major advantages to a wall wart has to do with preventing overheating to both the power source and the device that is receiving the power. Because the wart proper is removed from the equipment that receives the electrical current, it is possible to maintain a proper temperature at both ends of the device.
- What does a wall wart do?
- Why is it called a wall wart?
- Do wall warts use power?
- Which of the following is also called as wall wart?
What does a wall wart do?
A power adapter that contains the plug for the wall outlet. The "wart" is a derogatory reference to the device because it covers up the adjacent socket and renders it unusable. See power adapter and vampire device.
Why is it called a wall wart?
Etymology. Referring to its unsightly protrusion from the wall socket.
Do wall warts use power?
Convention says these wall-warts consume some power when they are plugged in, even if there is no load. Typical items are battery chargers, etc. When we stretch our analysis a bit, we also recognize that there are many electronic gadgets that remain plugged in and consume power when they are turned off.
Which of the following is also called as wall wart?
An AC adapter or AC/DC adapter is a type of external power supply, often enclosed in a case similar to an AC plug. Other common names include wall wart, power brick, wall charger, and power adapter.
