Inrush current represents one of the most common yet overlooked challenges in power electronics design. These sudden current surges can exceed normal operating levels by 10 to 100 times, lasting only milliseconds but carrying enough energy to damage components or trigger unwanted circuit breaker trips that frustrate users and compromise system reliability. Inrush characteristics by […]
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Gas-discharge tubes protect circuit from transients to 600 V
Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, announced a new powerful, ultra-compact Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) series. The products offered in the Bourns Model GDT21 Series are 2-electrode devices that are designed to provide maximum impulse voltage limiting in a space-saving surface mount package. Bourns specifically engineered this […]
Surge protectors keep LEDs safe from lightning
Transtector has just introduced a new line of AC surge protectors for LED lighting and whole home surge protection. They are panel-style and rated to be located indoors or outdoors. The new AC SPDs (surge protective devices) feature a 25 kA/phase 8/20 µs lightning protection surge capacity that is ideal for LED lighting and whole home […]
Gas-discharge tubes protect circuits to 7200 V
Bourns, Inc. announced its Model SA2-A High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) Series. This latest addition to Bourns’ broad AEC-Q200 compliant portfolio is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of certain harsh environment applications that require exceptional reliability, durability, and adherence to regulatory standards. Matching the need for advanced surge protection that addresses the evolving requirements of […]
Need ESD protection? Mouser adds to it’s line of products that save your circuits
Mouser has added a range of new ESD protection products that keep circuits safe from that nasty reality. With the automotive world witnessing a surge in electrification and digitalization, the importance of ESD protection cannot be overstated. The ESD2CANx-Q1 ESD protection diodes by Texas Instruments are AEC-Q101 qualified solutions rated to dissipate contact ESD strikes as specified by the […]
MOV protects circuits from overvoltage, includes thermal protection
Bourns, Inc. announced its new Model 1220 TPMOV Series Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) that provide robust surge suppression in a compact PCB form factor. Featuring advanced built-in thermal protection capabilities, Bourns designed this latest SPD series to safeguard sensitive equipment from severe power surges while effectively preventing thermal runaway caused by repetitive high-energy surges, excessive overvoltage, […]
GDT protects powerlines from surges
Bourns, Inc. announced an addition to its next-generation gas discharge tube (GDT) product line with the introduction of a high-voltage 2-electrode overvoltage protector family. The Bourns Model GDT28H Series is designed to meet the protection requirements of today’s powerline equipment for general industrial use while also addressing the fast-growing need for solutions in the electrification of […]
TVS components provide circuit protection for EVs and HEVs
Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of two new ProTek Devices TVS Components. They are designed for circuit protection across a variety of electric and hybrid vehicle systems including charging systems and automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The 7,000 Watt PAM7KSMDJ24CAP is suited for circuit protection across the belt starter (BSG) generator circuit, the integrated […]
Protect USB-C circuits from overvoltage and ESD
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest addition to the eFuse Protection ICs product line of versatile circuit protection devices, the LS05006VPQ33. This new eFuse Protective IC’s innovative design protects USB Type-C ports against short circuits, overvoltage, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). The LS05006VPQ33 is a highly integrated protection IC for Type-C PD Vbus short to CC/SBU with […]
What to look for in surge protection for power supplies
Any mains-powered electrical device is vulnerable to voltage surge. These completely unpredictable events can take many forms: from modest power spikes during normal operation to massive power surges caused by an external lightning strike. To prevent damage and downtime, electrical equipment and circuits need to be provided with adequate surge protection. This article explains how […]
