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 ...

Electronic devices can now use six thermistors to protect low-voltage circuits, save board space, and improve power use.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Manufacturers of circuit protection devices continue to enhance the performance of their safety components to protect electronic devices and equipment, ranging from smartphones and wearables to data ...