A **power node** refers to a point or location in a circuit or system where electrical power is supplied or distributed. In electrical engineering, it typically represents a place where electrical voltage is applied to a circuit, such as a power source, or where multiple circuits are connected to supply or share power.
### Key Characteristics:
- **Power Supply Point**: A power node could be the location where power is provided to a load, such as a battery, power supply, or generator.
- **Connection Point**: It can also be a connection point in a circuit where multiple components (like resistors, capacitors, or transistors) join to receive or distribute power.
- **Voltage Reference**: In power systems, nodes often act as points for measuring or referencing voltage levels.
For example, in a **circuit diagram**, a node connected to a battery would be considered a power node because it supplies power to the rest of the circuit.