The SENTRON ECPD, which uses semiconductor technology, provides operators with a more intelligent way to protect circuits, ...

Circuit protection devices are safety components that are used in every electronic device and system, ranging from the smallest smartphones and wearables to high-reliability applications like ...

Raychem Circuit Protection, a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has announced the introduction of its PolySwitch(tm) LVR series of resettable circuit protection devices. PolySwitch LVR devices help ...

The Sentron ECPD (electronic circuit protection device) electronically switches off circuit faults if errors occur and, if necessary, trips the mechanical isolating contact downstream. Sentron ECPD ...

Benefits of an e-fuse solution. Optimal voltage range for e-fuse applications. Target applications for e-fuse devices. The trend toward higher bus voltages creates the need for a robust circuit ...

The multi-wire branch is here to stay; so is ground fault protection. But we should unite these technologies only when it’s a good match. Ground-fault protection and the multi-wire branch circuit ...

For fire protection in large buildings such as railway stations, branch-level circuits are required to ensure that critical safety systems remain operational even if part of a system fails. However, ...

While 80% of surges originate internally from normal operations like motor starts and VFD inverter operation, external causes like lightning and utility switching also demand industrial-grade surge ...

As the global BESS fleet continues to grow at a rapid pace, so does the need to improve reliability and system efficiencies. Comprehensive circuit protection is one way to improve safety and can help ...

Check out the other 2023 IDEA Award Nominees. This article is also part of the TechXchange: Power Supply Design. Virtually every power supply that connects to direct current (DC) and alternating ...

A new type of device provides designers of automated installations for North America with performance, cost, and safety benefits. Industrial machinery and equipment system designs typically rely on ...