For the PDF version of this article, click here. Protecting power transistors against overcurrent failure has always been a challenging issue in power circuit design. In order to protect against even ...

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

The need to improve reliability while reducing product cost has seen a proliferation of self-protected MOSFETs in the automotive sector. At the same time, consumer demand for more 'feature rich' ...

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4380, an ultralow quiescent current (IQ) surge stopper, providing compact overvoltage and overcurrent protection. Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4380, ...

Branch-circuit conductors must have overcurrent protection in accordance with Sec. 240.4, and the overcurrent protection device rating must not exceed the rating marked on the appliance [Sec. 422.11].

Article 240 provides the requirements for selecting and installing overcurrent protection devices (OCPDs). Depending on your application, other Articles may apply ...

Linear Technology's LTC4361 is a 2.5 to 5.5V overvoltage and overcurrent protection controller designed to safeguard low voltage, portable electronics from damaging input voltage transients and ...

This product is featured in EDN's Hot 100 products of 2017. See all 100 here. Battery-powered electronics poses multiple challenges to the power system engineer. At a theoretical level, the battery ...

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4380, an ultralow quiescent current (I Q) surge stopper, providing compact overvoltage and overcurrent protection for always-on 4V to 72V electronics in ...