Definitions for "Hi-Pot"
Used to confirm if the break-down voltage of a unit's internal insulation exceeds the minimum requirement. Testing is done by applying high voltage between two isolated points such as primary to secondary, primary to ground, or secondary to ground for a very brief period.
Short for "High potential" test. A test to determine if the breakdown voltage of a power supply or transformer exceeds the minimum requirement. A hi-pot test is conducted by applying high voltage between two isolated test points.
A specification that is necessary for safety. Hi-Pot is the ability of a power supply to effectively handle high voltage potential that comes from either input terminals to ground, output terminals to ground or between the interaction of input and output terminals. This specification can vary on the individual power supply. read more...