Circuit & System Protection


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PPTC resettable fuses
17 May 2017, Altron Arrow
Bourns has added a slew of new part numbers to its MF-RG product family of radial through-hole polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses. The product family offers circuit protection ...

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Steering diode TVS array
17 May 2017, Altron Arrow
ProTek Devices has introduced the PLR0502-6, an ultra-low capacitance (0,7 pF typical) steering diode and transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) combination component. It provides circuit protection ...

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40 mm frameless fan integrated into heatsink
17 May 2017, Sivan Electronic Supplies
Alutronic offers heatsinks with 40 mm frameless fans, especially for embedded systems. The fan is 10 mm high and provides a compact solution for chip cooling when used in combination with the appropriate ...

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TVS with tight breakdown tolerance
19 April 2017, TRX Electronics
Vishay introduced a new series of surface-mount TransZorb transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the low-profile DO-214AA package. The SMBJXXD series achieves ±3,5% breakdown voltage tolerance and very ...

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ESD flooring with aesthetic benefits
19 April 2017, Actum Electronics
Flooring is becoming an increasingly central element of décor as more and more built structures are now geared towards showcasing various aesthetic attributes in buildings. ESD flooring is no exception ...

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Static shielding bags
22 March 2017, Actum Electronics
Altico supplies static shielding bags for protecting sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). The bags offer protection against electrostatic charges, and are mainly suitable ...

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Replacing discrete protection components with over-voltage fault protected analog switches
22 February 2017, EBV Electrolink
The challenge of designing robust electronic circuitry often results in a design with a multitude of discrete protection components with associated cost, design time and space additions. The challenge ...

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High-voltage surge stopper
22 February 2017, Altron Arrow
The LTC7860 from Linear Technology is a high-efficiency surge stopper that protects loads from high-voltage transients. During an input over-voltage event, such as a load dump in vehicles, the device ...

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Hi-Rel TVS diodes
22 February 2017, TRX Electronics
Littelfuse offers a wide portfolio of discrete TVS (transient voltage suppression) diode devices ranging from 200 W to 30 kW including ultra high-power AK families up to 15 kA. The company’s AS9100 certified ...

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Miniature circuit breaker
22 February 2017, Radél
From ETA comes the 4230-T, a single- or multi-pole, track mountable MCB (miniature circuit breaker) with current ratings up to 63 A. Its conformity with the relevant standards IEC 60947-2, UL 1077 and ...

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Resettable thermal cutoffs
31 January 2017
Bourns announced the release of the Model AA Series miniature resettable thermal cutoff (TCO) devices, which effectively deliver higher current over-temperature protection to make newer battery designs ...

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AC compact axial fan kits
31 January 2017, RS South Africa
RS Components has extended its portfolio of reliable and cost-effective HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), fans and thermal management equipment with the introduction of a new range of ...

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Surge arrestors for base stations
31 January 2017, Electrocomp
TDK has developed new gas-filled EPCOS surge arrestors especially for use in base stations. The components have three terminals and are able to extinguish over-voltages both from L to PE as well as N ...

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ESD flooring
1 January 2017, Altico Static Control Solutions, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The Polyflor ESD range of flooring has been specially engineered to facilitate a uniform flow of static electricity directly to a ground point. The range includes static dissipative (SD), electrostatic ...

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ESD clothing
1 January 2017, Altico Static Control Solutions, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
While working in an ESD protected area, ESD clothing is necessary to make sure that people do not charge the products that they are working with. To meet this need, Altico Static Control Solutions offers ...

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Space efficient cooling solution
9 November 2016, Sivan Electronic Supplies
In many applications with high-performance FPGAs, power dissipation in excess of 30 W can occur. Since there is often very little space above the chip to ensure adequate cooling, the existing space must ...

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RF power limiter
9 November 2016, RF Design
Peregrine Semiconductor’s UltraCMOS PE45361 is a 100 W power limiter with high pulsed power handling, a low limiting threshold and positive threshold control. It provides a monolithic alternative to discrete, ...

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Flame retardant shrink tubing
9 November 2016, TRX Electronics
SWFR (single wall flame retardant) tubing from TE Connectivity is a cost effective, highly flame retardant, 2:1 shrink ratio tubing made of irradiated, cross-linked polyolefin. It insulates and mechanically ...

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60 V eFuse with reverse polarity protection
5 October 2016, EBV Electrolink
Texas Instruments has introduced the first single-chip eFuse with back-to-back FETs, providing the industry’s highest rating of protection at up to 60 V. Offering on-chip advanced features including reverse ...

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Understanding ESD protection device specifications
7 September 2016, Altron Arrow, Editor's Choice
Littelfuse’s director of technical marketing and TVS diode array product line explains why understanding ESD protection device specifications is critical to building reliable circuits.

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