AEM Components announces the availability of its new line of AEC-Q200 qualified surface-mount fuses designed specifically for reliable operation in high-stress automotive applications. The new wire-in-air AirMatrix (QA Series) and solid body SolidMatrix (QF Series) fuses are manufactured in AEM’s TS16949-certified facility. The two product series together offer automotive design engineers with products that assure […]
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Surface mount TVS diodes safeguard sensitive automotive electronics
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today introduced a series of AEC-Q101 qualified TVS Diodes designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage events. SLD8S Series Automotive SMT Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes offer a choice of 7000W (10/1000μs) or 2200W (load dump) […]
From the circuit vault on Electro-Tech-Online: Power Supplies
Forum members at EEWorld’s online engineering community Electro-Tech-Online have been sharing their electronic circuit ideas with other members for years. Now we’re featuring some of those circuits and projects you can build on EEWorldonline. Look for future posts featuring power, robotics, high voltage and audio circuits, as well as many others — all created by our […]
Thermally Protected SPD 10 kV/5 kA Surge Protection Module Certified to IEC/EN 61643-11
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a new series of thermally protected surge protective devices that provide robust transient overvoltage protection for outdoor and commercial LED lighting fixtures. The LSP05GI Series LED Lighting Surge Protection Module is capable of providing 10kV/5kA surge protection and is certified to IEC/EN 61643-11. Its surge handling capability enhances an LED lighting fixture’s […]
Littelfuse to Acquire TVS diode/IGBT/thyristor Portfolio From ON Semiconductor
Littelfuse, Inc., today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the product portfolio of transient voltage suppression (“TVS”) diodes, switching thyristors and insulated gate bipolar transistors (“IGBT”) for automotive ignition applications from ON Semiconductor Corporation for a combined purchase price of $104 million. This portfolio has annualized sales of approximately $55 million. The […]
Surface-mount fuses get up to 30-A ratings
SCHURTER’s UMT-H offers a 1500 A breaking capacity at rated voltages of 277 VAC/250 VDC. The compact, high-performance fuse now has VDE approval in addition to UL approval. This time-lag fuse provides overcurrent and short circuit protection in various industrial control applications, such as intrinsically safe applications. The “intrinsic safety” method is one of the most […]
Fuse Holder, Block, and Clip Selection Tool added to online simulation/selection platform
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has added a Fuse Holder, Block, and Clip Selection Tool to its popular iDesign™ online simulation and product selection platform. With the addition of this new tool, Littelfuse iDesign now offers circuit designers the opportunity to select the cartridge fuse and mounting hardware their applications require in […]
High-Speed Fuses reduce peak let-through current and let-through energy
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced a new line of high-speed fuses for protection of power semiconductor devices used in industrial equipment. The POWR-SPEED line of fuses uses a special bridge design, quenching material and element designs to provide fast, extreme current limitation. Manufacturing systems today use power semiconductor devices to control drives and optimize power utilization. […]
Littelfuse, TE Connectivity circuit protection works tie up
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) has announced it successfully completed its acquisition of the circuit protection business of TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) for $350 million in cash. The circuit protection business has a leading position in polymer-based resettable circuit protection devices, with a strong global presence in the automotive, battery, industrial, communications and mobile computing markets. […]
Heavy duty fuse clips handle 1.5 kV, 32 A
SCHURTER, a leading provider of fuse holders, expands its CSO heavy duty fuse clip family with a cost-effective tin-plated version. The CSO clip, designed for 10.3 mm diameter fuses, is suitable for applications with voltages up to 1500 VAC/VDC and currents to 32A. These unique characteristics are SCHURTER’s response to the increasing photovoltaic system voltage […]