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Difference between C.V.T and U.P.S

Last Updated : 30 Sep, 2022
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1. Constant Voltage Transformer (C.V.T) : It is an instrument used to protect our electronic devices from voltage surges and spikes. It is a kind of magnetic transformer with a capacitor connected across the secondary winding of the transformer. 2. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) : It is used to supply power to devices for a fixed amount of time without stopping even when there is no incoming power supply. 
Difference between C.V.T and U.P.S :

Parameter CVT UPS
Power Failure Does not work in the case of power failure. Provides backup using power failure.
Battery There is no battery involved. The battery is involved for backup purposes.
Power surge and spike Provides safety against power surge and spike. IT needs CVT installed inside it for protection.
Power Capacity 500 W or 0.5 KVA. Few watts to hundred kilowatts.
Main Use Maintain stable voltage. Provide backup during a power failure.
Power Persistent It is almost 8 milliseconds. Mostly 15-30 minutes.
Components High-voltage resonant winding and a Capacitor. Rectifier, UPS Batteries, Inverter, Static Bypass Switch.
Size Slightly smaller than UPS. Slightly larger than UPS.
Pricing Cheaper than UPS. Costlier than CVT.
Noise CVT usually creates more noise. Creates less noise than CVT.

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