Circuit & System Protection


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Family of lead-free 250 V rated surface mount fuses
8 February 2006, Communica
Wickmann claims its new Series 462 is the world's first SMD fuse with 150 A breaking capacity for mains voltage protection. With respect to the environment, the 462 construction is, like all new Wickmann ...

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SMT non-resettable fuse for telecoms
8 February 2006, Retron
A new non-resettable fuse has been designed by Schurter to assist manufacturers of telecommunications equipment in meeting power cross and lightning surge requirements outlined in Telcordia GR-1089, TIA-968-A ...

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EMC solutions and thermal management
25 January 2006
Any electrical and electronic device creates electromagnetic radiation as well as heat when in use. In addition, electromagnetic radiation (EMI - electromagnetic interference) can disrupt the device. ...

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Resettable fuses for general electronics
25 January 2006, Electrocomp
Bourns' new MF-RG product family of radial through-hole polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses offers circuit protection solutions in a wide range of applications for the automotive, ...

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Open SMD-fuseholders
30 November 2005, Retron
In addition to its popular OGN-SMD fuseholder, Schurter has extended its OGD-type with a SMD-version. The new OGD-SMD uses dual fuse clips that accept either 5 x 20 mm or 6,3 x 32 mm fuse-links. This ...

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Ergonomically designed soft-side enclosures
16 November 2005, Communica
Hammond Manufacturing offers 'soft-side' enclosures that are ergonomically designed for handheld comfort. Available in a choice of two versions (with or without battery door and compartment), in two sizes, ...

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Small DFN electronic circuit breaker eliminates sense resistor
2 November 2005
Traditionally, an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) comprises a MOSFET, a MOSFET controller and a current sense resistor. The LTC4213 from Linear Technology is a new electronic circuit breaker that does ...

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40 MHz filter
2 November 2005
Murata's BGS filter is an ultra-compact 40 MHz unit. The MKFCC40M0CD0P00 measures 3,0 x 3,0 x 1,15 mm, has an IL of 8,0 dB max, 20 dB min. at ±5 MHz.   

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Filtering and protection functions included in switched inlet module
2 November 2005, Communica
Schurter's product line with the model numbers FKH, FKI, FKHD, FKID, comprise a type C14 appliance inlet rated to IEC 60320-1, with a one- or two-pole fuse holder for 5 x 20 mm fuse links, and a two-pole ...

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Modular jacks with lightning strike protection
2 November 2005, Actum
Erni has developed a broad range of modular jacks, with integrated magnetics, for 10/100 Ethernet. These jacks are right-angle, single-port configurations meeting IEC60603-7 performance requirements and ...

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Compact fuse terminal for quick potential distribution
2 November 2005, Phoenix Contact
The compact UT 4 HESI fuse terminal (5 x 20) from Phoenix Contact with 4 mm² screw connections features a double bridge shaft, which is designed to fit all UT terminal blocks in-line. This enables quick ...

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PFC out of the box
2 November 2005, Electrocomp
With its PhaseMod family, Epcos is taking a completely new approach to power factor correction. This elegant and comprehensive solution features a high degree of integration, substantial savings in space, ...

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Resettable fuses for telecom line protection
2 November 2005, Communica
Wickmann offers an extensive line of resettable and blow-type overcurrent protectors for telecommunications and networking equipment. The new radial-leaded Polymer Polyfuse HVR250 and HVR600 Series are ...

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Safety limit switches
2 November 2005, Retron
Microprecision Electronics' MP800 Series of safety switches offer features for industrial equipment manufacturers who require position detection of protective guards or doors. The limit switches are made ...

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Noise suppressor chips
2 November 2005
Murata offers ultra-compact 'noise suppression' chip ferrite beads. The BLM03AG601SN1 series, which has a 600 Ω impedance (at 100 MHz), have been added to the company's general-purpose product line-up. ...

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Thin EMI suppression cores for flat cables
2 November 2005
Murata offers a series of ferrite cores for flat ribbon cable. Ribbon cable with a thickness of less than 4 mm can pass through these cores. This series is getting thinner, smaller and more lightweight. ...

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Protector for telecom applications
2 November 2005, Communica
With the new Protector 950, Wickmann has expanded its range of overcurrent protection components for telecommunication applications. Designed to protect telecom lines against overcurrents, the lead-free ...

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Design consequences of geometry 'shrinks'
2 November 2005, Tempe Technologies, Altron Arrow
As we all know, the process geometries of both digital and analog integrated circuits are continually shrinking - with the clear advantages of lower power requirements, silicon areas and prices. However, ...

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Dual ESD suppression devices in low-profile package
19 October 2005
ON Semiconductor has introduced the μESD dual series of high performance, micro-packaged electro-static discharge (ESD) protection diodes. The μESD dual series is designed to protect voltage sensitive ...

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Lightning arresters
19 October 2005, Amphenol International
In regions of high levels of lightning, basic spark-gap (carbon block or gas tube) protectors installed in buildings are inadequate to protect modern electronic equipment. Supplementary lightning protectors ...

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