Understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers create reliable consumer products.

Circuit protection devices are safety components used in a variety of applications, ranging from smartphones and laptops to medical and wireless communications equipment. These components include ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. Per the NEC, overcurrent protection devices must be placed at what location in branch-circuit or feeder conductors? A. Except as permitted by ...

Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

The TISP4xxxLM series of telecom overvoltage protectors features modified TO-92 packaging. The devices are suited for cost-sensitive, through-hole applications. The high-performance chip is available ...

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 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 ...

As a designer or verification engineer, you’re fighting the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) in your integrated circuit (IC) designs all the time. ESD is one of those frustrating issues that ...

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 ...