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Choosing the Right Overcurrent Protection for Next-Gen Consumer Electronic Designs

From traditional fuses to eFuses, understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers ...
Electronic Design

Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device For Li-Ion Batteries Offers Size and Cost Benefits

TYCO ELECTRONICS announced the introduction of a Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology useful for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30VDC/30A such as cordless power tools, e-bikes ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Code Requirement for Sizing the Overcurrent Protection of Conductors

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What is the Code requirement for sizing the overcurrent protection of conductors? A. Except as permitted by Sec. 240.4(A) through (G), ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Placement of Overcurrent Protection Devices

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 ...
EDN

ProTek Devices Intros Overcurrent Protection PPTC Thermistors

The new components include the PMPS150-1812; PMPS150E-1206; PMPS200-1812; PMPS200D-1210; PMPS260C-1812; and PMPS380E-1206. These surface mount device (SMD) PPTCs are designed for overcurrent ...
Electronic Design

Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device For Li-Ion Batteries

Tyco Electronics announced the introduction of a Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology useful for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30VDC/30A such as cordless power tools, e-bikes ...