If I have a device like a laptop computer that can work both in the US( 120V) and in Europe (220-240V), will the batteries charge faster in Europe due to higher voltage? Or is there some sort of difference in amperage so the same number of electrons/watts are reaching the device in the same amount of time?
2007-05-18 12:28:12 · 9 answers · asked by theloniouszen 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
a voltage regulator inside the device or transformer in the power supply regulates the charging voltage to the same voltage. The device will charge at the same rate. The transformer will probably get warmer at 220 versus 110.
2007-05-18 12:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by Izzy F 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
for very simple devices, like maybe an electric shaver, both the voltage and cycles (50 or 60) must be considered. however most sophisticated electronics, including computers operate with switching type power supplies. the input to the switcher can vary over a very wide range of cycles and voltages without requiring any user settings. the output is highly regulated both for operational voltages and to recharge batteries. so charging the laptop battery will not be any different in USA or European electric mains.
2007-05-19 05:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The internal power supply is capable of working on dual voltages, from 120VAC to 240VAC. The power supply will regulate the voltages to the various components automatically. It won't charge any faster at 240 than at 120. Remember, power in equals power out, so at 240, it would take 1/2 the current to equal the same power at 120 volts.
2007-05-18 14:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by JoeSalsa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The battery in the laptop can accept only so much amperage. That is what controls the charge rate. If it charges too fast it will overheat the battery and potientially cause a fire
2007-05-18 12:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by military supporter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
extreme voltage is a time era meaning a voltage in way over 4160 volts a.c. i'm uncertain what your challenge will generate yet i'm particular that is nicely below six hundred volts, this time era is low voltage.
2016-12-29 12:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by joto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find your answer at this link http://www.mpoweruk.com/chargers.htm
Too much info to post if you want all the facts.
2007-05-18 12:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by c99challenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its bascially the same its just bascially like the meteric and si the same but written differnt you get what im saying ?
2007-05-18 12:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
there is transformer in that battery so it really does not matter
2007-05-18 12:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by ghakh 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2007-05-18 12:37:37 · answer #9 · answered by Kelz(: 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋