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

The usual way of preventing a small motor from drawing too much current is to install overcurrent protection in the form of a circuit breaker or some other kind of limiter. But installations that ...

In Part 1, we saw why we must separate overload protection from fault and short circuit protection for motor circuits. But correctly sizing these different devices can be confusing. And if you follow ...

Motors and their associated equipment must be protected against both overload and overcurrent (short circuit or ground fault). This function is usually split, with ...

TE Circuit Protection added an overcurrent protection device designed for motors, the RUEF300U. This device has a maximum operating voltage and current of 30 V and 100 A, respectively.TE Circuit ...

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 ...

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 ...

The PolySwitch TSM600-400, developed by Raychem Circuit Protection, is a low-resistance, resettable overcurrent protection device for communications infrastructure applications. This RoHS-compliant ...

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 ...

As the electric distribution system transforms into a smarter network, Commonwealth Edison Co.’s distribution automation team has embarked on a step-change journey that will transform distribution ...

Faced with ever-increasing cost pressures and demands for improved performance, machine builders are actively seeking new automation solutions with improved cost/performance ratios. In response to ...