Circuit & System Protection


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Surge protection for PV systems
28 September 2011, Surge Technology
Due to the large space requirements of the photovoltaic (PV) generator, PV systems are especially threatened by lightning discharges during thunderstorms. Causes for surges in PV systems are inductive ...

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19-inch fan tray
31 August 2011
Designated the OA300ST series, the fan tray features three high-performance, sealed ball-bearing fans and can be installed in any standard 19” rack. It is suitable for a variety of racks and enclosure ...

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Ionised air blower
31 August 2011, Actum
SIMCO’s Aerostat XC is designed for use with sensitive electronic components where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a problem. It can be applied in inspection, testing and assembly environments, and ...

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AC protection systems
17 August 2011
Clearline’s single- and three-phase trip-connect lightning and surge protection units with programmable delay are used to protect any electrical installation from damage due to lightning or large fluctuations ...

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ESD shoes
17 August 2011, Actum
Static electricity leads to an increasing number of problems in many industrial fields. The body of a working person is easily charged with static electricity, which transfers from one to another through ...

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Heatsinks feature push-pin mounting
17 August 2011
Advanced Thermal Solutions now provides maxiFLOW heatsinks with an integral push-pin mounting system for fast, safe attachment onto BGAs and other hot components. Each heatsink comes with a pair of durable ...

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High-speed ESD protection IC
17 August 2011, Altron Arrow
ON Semiconductor has released its newest product for integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. The ESD7004 is specifically designed to preserve signal integrity in high-speed applications such ...

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Conducting ESD audits
3 August 2011, Actum
ESD audits are an essential part of a proper ESD control programme. Audits check all ESD control practices and products, identify problem areas and faulty equipment, provide a reminder to personnel of ...

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Industrial Ethernet isolator
3 August 2011, Phoenix Contact
A device for industrial use to provide electrical isolation in Ethernet networks is now available in the form of the Ethernet FL isolator from Phoenix Contact. This device reliably protects copper-connected ...

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Thermal interface
8 June 2011
Bergquist has added Gap Pad VO Ultimate to its range of highly conformable thermal interface materials, providing high thermal conductivity of 1,3 W/m-K. Gap Pad VO Ultimate is easily compressed, having ...

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EMI gasket strip
25 May 2011, Connector & Wire Services
WL Gore & Associates’ GORE-SHIELD GS 500 is a non-military grade strip gasket which allows design engineers the opportunity to develop and prototype their own EMI gaskets with low fuss and cost. It also ...

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ECLs tolerate AC mains power
25 May 2011
Bourns rolled out its latest series of TBU (transient blocking unit) circuit protection devices designed for high-speed protection of communications ports. The new devices are electronic current limiters ...

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Thermal gap filler
11 May 2011, Actum
Laird Technologies has expanded its thermal gap filler product line with the release of its Tputty 506 series silicone putty. Specifically designed for high-wattage electronic applications, including ...

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Board-level corner shield
27 April 2011, Actum
Laird Technologies has developed a new rigid corner board-level shield (BLS) that optimises component rigidity for increased part and printed circuit board (PCB) firmness. As PCB designers are increasingly ...

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USB-OTG bus port protection array
27 April 2011, EBV Electrolink
Vishay has developed a new ESD protection array featuring low capacitance and leakage currents to protect USB-OTG ports against transient voltage signals. The new VBUS053CZ-HAF provides three lines ...

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BGA heatsinks
27 April 2011, Actum
Aavid Thermalloy offers a comprehensive line of ball grid array (BGA) cooling solutions. This line of heatsinks is compatible with widely used semiconductor BGA packages and provides an assortment of ...

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EMI filters
27 April 2011, Electronic Industry Supplies
Spectrum’s ‘Advanced Specialty Products’ division has added to the company’s 9900 series of EMI filters several new models with higher capacitance than previously available - up to 1,2 μF. The new parts ...

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Mains disconnection devices
27 April 2011
The AP9050 from Diodes Incorporated is a dedicated protection interface designed to protect the latest generation of power management ICs (PMICs) against over-voltages. Comprising an LDO regulator and ...

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High-speed TVS
27 April 2011
STMicroelectronics has addressed ESD protection for equipment such as DisplayPort monitors and PCs by introducing a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) allowing increased high-definition (HD) picture quality, ...

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Integrated circuit protection for low-power systems
27 April 2011, Altron Arrow
Lightning, inductive load switching or capacitor bank switching may cause transient over-voltage conditions in AC line voltage applications such as white goods and appliances. Metal oxide varistors (MOVs) ...

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