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What are the power requirements for my Atari components?

April 26, 2017Atari components power requirements

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What are the power requirements for my Atari components?

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Thanks to Matthias Belitz for the European data in this section. I need more international help! As with the rest of this FAQ list, please let me know if any of this information conflicts with the units you have. The most important information is the voltage (in volts) required, and whether you need a transformer (AC output) or an adapter (DC output). The power (in voltamps or watts) and current (in amperes) specifications of the original equipment as presented here should be regarded as minimum values. Higher-than-specified power and current capacities are entirely usable, and often preferable because such supplies run cooler and last longer. Direct Current (DC): Power (in watts) = current (in amps) * voltage (in volts) Alternating Current (AC): Apparent Power (in voltamps) = current (in amps) * voltage (in volts) Effective/True Power (in watts) = current (in amps) * voltage (in volts) * (cosine of the angle of lag) N O R T H A M E R I C A INPUT = 115-120 V AC, 50/60Hz ===============