what is the full form of UPS?  

Hi Surabh

UPS is short for uninterruptible power supply. A UPS is primarily used as a back up battery system for computers and computer networks to insure on-going operation in the event of a power failure.

Thanks n regards, Suparn@

Answered by Suparn@ at 12:15 AM on April 27, 2008

Uninterruptible Power Supply -- Devices used to supply power when the electricity goes out .

Answered by Clayton at 12:03 AM on April 27, 2008

UPS is a short for Uninterrupted Power Supply. Used in computers for the purpose of saving and shutting down a PC in case of power cut.

Answered by Chaitanya at 11:25 PM on April 26, 2008

uninterruptible power supply, a power supply that includes a battery to maintain power in the event of a power outage. Typically, a UPS keeps a computer running for several minutes after a power outage, enabling you to save data that is in RAM and shut down the computer gracefully. Many UPSs now offer a software component that enables you to automate backup and shut down procedures in case there's a power failure while you're away from the computer.
There are two basic types of UPS systems: standby power systems (SPSs) and on-line UPS systems. An SPS monitors the power line and switches to battery power as soon as it detects a problem. The switch to battery, however, can require several milliseconds, during which time the computer is not receiving any power. Standby Power Systems are sometimes called Line-interactive UPSes.

An on-line UPS avoids these momentary power lapses by constantly providing power from its own inverter, even when the power line is functioning properly. In general, on-line UPSs are much more expensive than SPSs.

Answered by Shilpa Behl at 11:09 PM on April 26, 2008

Well Saurabh
Full form of UPS is 'uninterruptible power supply'
It is a power supply that includes a battery to maintain power in the event of a power outage. Typically, a UPS keeps a computer running for several minutes after a power outage, enabling you to save data that is in RAM and shut down the computer gracefully

Answered by Bishan Preet at 10:52 PM on April 26, 2008

Hi saurabh,
the full form of ups is in computer science is Uninterruptible Power Supply.
also known as an Uninterruptible Power Source, Uninterruptible Power System, Continuous Power Supply (CPS) or a battery backup is a device which maintains a continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available.
There are three distinct types of UPS:
1. off-line ups
2. line-interactive and
3.double conversion (also called on-line).
An off-line UPS remains idle until a power failure occurs, and then switches from utility power to its own power source, almost instantaneously. An on-line UPS continuously powers the protected load from its reserves (usually lead-acid batteries or stored kinetic energy), while simultaneously replenishing the reserves from the AC power.
The on-line type of UPS, in addition to providing protection against complete failure of the utility supply, provides protection against all common power problems, and for this reason it is also known as a power conditioner and a line conditioner.
While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect computers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor (around 200 VA) to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts). Larger UPS units typically work in conjunction with generators.
Historically, UPSs were expensive and were most likely to be used on expensive computer systems and in areas where the power supply is interrupted frequently. As prices have fallen, UPS units have become an essential piece of equipment for data centers and business computers, and are also used for personal computers, entertainment systems and more.

Answered by jaivir at 8:25 PM on April 26, 2008

hey suarab, for a devise to store a electric power is called UPS(Uninterruptible Power Supply/System/System).

Answered by Vipul at 7:57 PM on April 26, 2008

uninterruptible power supply

Answered by Nishu's at 7:48 PM on April 26, 2008

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), also known as an Uninterruptible Power Source, Uninterruptible Power System, Continuous Power Supply (CPS) or a battery backup is a device which maintains a continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. There are three distinct types of UPS: off-line, line-interactive and double conversion (also called on-line).

Answered by Nagendra at 7:32 PM on April 26, 2008

Unintrrupted Power Supply!
i guess i am right

Answered by amit verma at 6:34 PM on April 26, 2008