Circuit Protection Devices

Protection Array Doubles Protection Levels To Safeguard New Advanced Networking Transceivers
Mar 9, 2011
Semtech Corp. announced the RClamp 0554S device, a 5V working voltage, ultra-low clamping voltage protection array built on Semtech's revolutionary process technology. ...

Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device For Li-Ion Batteries
Feb 23, 2011
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 and back-up power supplies....

PCB Mounting Fuseholders
Feb 9, 2011
Elektron Technology, owner of the Arcolectric, Bulgin and Sifam electronics manufacturing brands, introduces the FX0442 and FX0443; two new vertical, PCB-mounting fuseholder designs in Bulgin's already extensive fuseholder range....

SMD Fuses
Oct 13, 2010
Kamaya announces the expansion of its surface mount fuse line with the addition of the FMC16 series. ...

Selecting Fuses: Simple Procedures to Get the Right Overcurrent Protection for DC-DC Converters
Aug 1, 2010
Fuses protect against overcurrent events by melting their elements and opening the circuit. Fuses must be applied at or below their specified voltage rating, which differs between ac and dc current...

Two Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient Resettable Fuses into a Single Package
Apr 5, 2010
Bourns, Inc. announced that the company has integrated two polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses into a single package...

Bidirectional Symmetrical Single-Line ESD Protection Diode
Mar 8, 2010
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new bidirectional symmetrical (BiSy) single-line ESD protection diode in the LLP1006 package...

Bidirectional Symmetrical Single-Line ESD Protection Diode
Feb 24, 2010
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new bidirectional symmetrical (BiSy) single-line ESD protection diode in the LLP1006 package...

Tyco Electronics Expands Polyswitch™ Portfolio With New 0603 Device
Jan 12, 2010
Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of a new industry-standard 0603 device to its popular line of surface-mount PolySwitch™ devices...

Series of Low-Profile 1500-W Surface-Mount TransZorb® TVS
Dec 7, 2009
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new series of 1500-W surface-mount TransZorb® transient voltage suppressors (TVS) with an industry low profile of 1.1 mm...

Tiny ESD-Protection Array Guards High-Speed Data Interfaces in Portable Devices
Nov 23, 2009
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX14541E, a diode array that protects 3-channel data interfaces from ESD spikes up to ±15kV (Human Body Model)...

Transguard® Series to Include Miniature Multilayer Varistors
Oct 9, 2009
AVX Corporation has expanded its Transguard® multilayer varistor (MLV) series that clamp transients and filter EMI in one ultra compact device....

High-Current and High-Frequency Filtering With Feedthrough Capacitors
Sep 1, 2009
In today's world of increasing electrical noise, higher-speed logic, and more-sensitive circuits, the need for high-frequency noise filtering is especially...

Protecting the Protector: Adding Circuit Protection to UPSs
Aug 1, 2009
Downtime has taken on enormous importance as companies struggle to compete in a global market and a global downturn. Managers are in hot pursuit of technologies...

Transient Blocking Unit Circuit Protects Electronic Systems
Jul 21, 2009
Bourns, Inc announced availability of a line of Transient Blocking Unit (TBU) circuit protection devices that block transients using a current disconnecting mechanism rather than diverting or shunting the surge to ground....

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