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

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Protecting power transistors against overcurrent failure has always been a challenging issue in power circuit design. In order to protect against even ...

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4380, an ultralow quiescent current (IQ) surge stopper, providing compact overvoltage and overcurrent protection. Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4380, ...

Today's preferred rechargeable battery chemistry for small, lightweight, portable applications is lithium-ion. When it comes to power management for mobile phones, portable media players or navigation ...

The need to improve reliability while reducing product cost has seen a proliferation of self-protected MOSFETs in the automotive sector. At the same time, consumer demand for more 'feature rich' ...

Do you know the facts about circuit protection, or have you just been relying on what you hear around the shop? As an electrical contractor, system designer, plant electrician, or electrical inspector ...

Article 240 provides the requirements for selecting and installing overcurrent protection devices (OCPDs). Depending on your application, other Articles may apply ...