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Filters protect in clamshell handsets
Protection devices feature high attenuation, steep amplitude rolloff and low clamping voltage for high-performance colour LCD interfaces in 3G handsets.
News from Semtech, May 23, 2007
Ultraminiature fuses protect on the surface
Thick- and thin-film surface-mounting micro fuses can be reflow soldered and come with full safety agency certification.
News from NIC Components Europe, May 16, 2007
Switching breakers snap into place
Compact and attractive circuit breakers for equipment are available in single-, two- or three-pole arrangements.
News from Schurter, May 15, 2007
Devices protect high-speed data lines
Semtech's RClamp1502B protects two 15V lines and the RClamp2402B protects two 24V lines.
News from Semtech, May 7, 2007
High-speed IGBT optocouplers are easy to use
Optocouplers offer more protection, higher efficiency and the ability to operate in noisy environments.
News from Avago Technologies, Apr 25, 2007
Diodes protect data ports
The DF2S6.8UFS electrostatic discharge protection diode is the first ultra low capacitance diode from Toshiba.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe, Apr 24, 2007
Isolators improve on optocoupler safety
Optically coupled isolators are ideal for applications that require high voltage isolation between input and output, as well as electrical isolation in dirty environments.
News from Optek Technology, Apr 23, 2007
Swiss group announces profitable year
A Swiss electronics company has announced 2006 results showing an increase in sales of 13.5% and a jump in profits of 91.5%.
News from Schurter, Apr 12, 2007
Inlet module is protected against EMI and ingress
Power entry module is the first to offer an alternative to makeshift accessories often used to prevent particles or liquids from entering into the appliance.
News from Schurter, Mar 15, 2007
Ultimate protection for high power DC applications
Fast-acting protection device for high-power DC applications combines thermal fuse element and resistor on a single substrate.
News from ATC Semitec, Mar 1, 2007
Resettable fuses protect line-powered appliances
Resettable circuit protection devices help protect electric motors and transformers used in commercial and home appliances.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection, Feb 27, 2007
Distributor judged outstanding in Northern Europe
Anglia has been named "Outstanding Regional European Distributor" by circuit protection specialist Raychem, a division of Tyco Electronics.
News from Anglia, Feb 16, 2007
Port protection solutions in running for award
California Micro Devices is a finalist in CMP Technology's EE Times third Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards.
News from California Micro Devices, Feb 14, 2007
Power quality filter takes magazine prize
The Zero Surge WVR-TSC OEM power quality filter has been named Product of the Year by Electronic Products magazine.
News from Zero Surge, Jan 23, 2007
Total coverage claimed for surge cancellation
Unlike common surge suppressors that use fixed clamping voltage components, WVR-TSC is fully dynamic, as it can operate over the entire 85 to 265V range.
News from Zero Surge, Jan 1, 2007
Resistor provides secondary lightning protection
IRC Wire and Film Technologies Division has certified its HSF Series resistor to meet or exceed GR1089 lightning strike specifications.
News from IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies, Dec 22, 2006
Fuses are made for European space missions
The type MGA-S SMD fuse meets ESCC Generic Specification 4008 for space applications.
News from Schurter, Dec 21, 2006
Surge Suppression acknowledged with award
Frost and Sullivan has selected Surge Suppression Incorporated as the recipient of the 2006 Frost and Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement in the power quality industry.
News from Surge Suppression, Dec 18, 2006
Littelfuse circuit protection components
TTI Europe now offers Littelfuse's comprehensive range of circuit protection solutions, which also includes the Teccor, Wickmann and Pudenz brands.
News from TTI Europe, Dec 14, 2006
Gate drive optocouplers with high CMR ratio
Avago Technologies has introduced three new gate drive optocouplers optimised for reliability and performance.
News from Avago Technologies, Dec 12, 2006
Catalogue explains circuit breaker options
Specifying circuit breakers for equipment is a daunting task, but help is at hand for OEMs.
News from Rowe Hankins Components, Dec 1, 2006
Optocouplers are screened to military standards
Available now from Isocom is a range of dual-channel radiation-tolerant 16-pin ceramic optocouplers.
News from Isocom, Nov 24, 2006
Fast optocoupler stands the test of high voltages
The ACPL-772L is billed as the industry's fastest dual-supply-voltage optocoupler in a DIP-8 package.
News from Avago Technologies, Nov 15, 2006
Optocoupler makes the grade for automotive duties
Avago Technologies has introduced the industry's first automotive-grade 10Mbaud digital interface optocoupler.
News from Avago Technologies, Nov 14, 2006
Transient voltage suppressors cover wide range
TVS devices protect against lightning-induced voltages, electrical switching surges, electrostatic discharge and other sporadic voltage and current surges.
News from Focus EDL, Nov 13, 2006
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Circuit protection devices:
Circuit protection devices safeguard electrical circuits from over-voltage and over-currents. Examples of these devices include voltage regulators, varistors, electrostatic discharge protection devices, switch/circuit breakers and thyristor surge protection devices.
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