Fault Close Rating

The ability, in amps, of a switching device to “close” into a fault of specific magnitude, without excessive arcing.

Farad

The capacitance value of a capacitor of which there appears a potential difference of one volt when it is charged by a quantity of electricity equal to one coulomb.

FA

Forced-Air, a cooling classification for transformers now classified as ONAF. Oil type, Forced circulation through cooling (i.e. cooling pumps) and natural convection flow in windings.