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Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Hot-Swap

Glossary Term: Hot-Swap

    Definition
    A power supply line controller which allows circuit boards or other devices to be removed and replaced while the system remains powered up. Hotswap devices typically protect against overvoltage, undervoltage, and inrush current that can cause faults, errors, and hardware damage.

    Synonyms
    • Hot-Swap
    • HotSwap

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