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

The rising costs of telecommunication system failures, the increased use of unattended equipment in remote locations, and the high service expectations of subscribers all make the loss of a telephone ...

Because overcurrent and overvoltage protection are often viewed as two unrelated elements of the circuit protection design process, protection strategies can result in costly multi-component solutions ...

In this EC&M Tech Talk Randy Barnett discusses in five different sections the concepts and rules of overcurrent protection. Overcurrent protective devices include the fuses and circuit breakers ...

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 ...

Note: Section 210.8 specifies requirements for GFCI protection for the receptacle outlets where the location warrants such protection. In addition, the GFCI must be readily accessible and located in ...

As the electric distribution system transforms into a smarter network, Commonwealth Edison Co.’s distribution automation team has embarked on a step-change journey that will transform distribution ...