Complex Power (S)

Total Power delivered to a load with alternating current (AC), characterized by a combination of Real Power (P) and Reactive Power (Q).

where,

Units

  • volt-ampere (VA)

Notes

  • Power Plane represents , showing real (horizontal) and reactive (vertical) components
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  • Apparent Power is the magnitude of complex power
  • RMS values are typically used, convert from Peak Amplitude