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-48V is used in the telecommunication equipment. The source of the -48V is a bank backup batteries that are always kept charged in the event of power loss. The typical range of voltage is -36V to -60V in this application. Why negative voltage is used is probably tradition as the modern power supplies that use this voltage are isolated and run the same as long as the positive terminal is 48V above the negative terminal.

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-48 volts is commonly used in telecommunications and data centers because it provides a stable power source for equipment while minimizing the risk of electric shock to humans. This voltage level also allows for efficient power distribution and reduces power loss over long distances in cables.

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