- Telecom equipment uses -48Vdc power because it allows safety at distances of kilometres, as -48Vdc provides low voltage safety while allowing transmission over long distances. It also prevents wire corrosion.
- A basic DC power system converts AC mains power to DC using a rectifier to charge batteries and power loads. During power outages, the batteries discharge to continue powering loads.
- More advanced systems include additional components like redundant rectifiers, controllers to monitor the system and batteries, low voltage disconnects to protect batteries from overdischarge, and power distribution components to safely deliver power to different loads.