Aimtec has introduced the AM1SS-NZ series of DC-DC converters. This new series of 1-watt power supplies provides continuous short circuit protection with auto recovery restart. (Image courtesy of ...

The circuit protection market is filled with such a wide variety of fuses today that the previously accepted method of specifying fuses is just not enough. Instead, the proper application of fuses in ...

This is an electronic fuse that protects the load against short circuit. Relays must be chosen with a voltage value equals to the input voltage. Don’t omit using the 100uF capacitor with appropriate ...

A DC/DC converter’s primary function is to protect the application. In the simplest level, the protection consists of matching the load to the primary power supply and stabilizing the output voltage ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...

This is the first of a two-part series on the processes used to find the short circuit current duties of circuit breakers and fuses. In Part 1, we’ll use a simplified power system to illustrate the ...

Finnish marine power electronics specialist’s new Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) enables batteries to connect directly to DC systems while preserving ride-through and system stability. The Switch ...

Launched at this year's Intersolar Europe, Eaton's Bussmann business now offers a new range of DC surge protection devices (SPD) for use within 600Vdc or 1000Vdc PV systems, including a high ...

According to the company, when combined with Breaktor circuit protection technology, which combines current switching and reconfigurable bi-directional short circuit protection with fast tripping, ...