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// TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

Engineering Glossary

Clear, answer-first definitions for electrical, solar, and industrial electronics specifications.

MPPT

Maximum Power Point Tracking — an electronic algorithm in solar charge controllers that optimizes PV array voltage to harvest peak power.

Mono-PERC

Monocrystalline Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell — solar cell technology with a reflective rear layer that improves photon capture efficiency.

MCCB Icu

Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity — the maximum fault current in kA a Molded Case Circuit Breaker can safely interrupt per IEC 60947-2.

Inrush Current

The initial surge of current drawn by electrical equipment (like DIN power supplies or transformers) when first powered on.