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Ferrule fuses in more than 500 configurations
Now available from Hunter Electronic Components, the Cooper Bussmann traditional ferrule fuse series is available in more than 39 different series, allowing for more than 500 configurations, to meet a
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Jan 17, 2003
Compact protection from smallest ever SM fuse
Schurter has expanded its range of surface mount fuses with its smallest device to date.
News from Schurter, Jan 14, 2003
Arrays protect from ESD
The ProTek CP Series of subminiature monolithic transient voltage suppression arrays are used for the protection of sensitive IC components from the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Jan 10, 2003
Antenna protector safeguards basestations
The CN-UB-280DC coaxial antenna protector is the latest addition to the Trabtech range of surge protection products for cellular basestations and similar telecomms installations.
News from Phoenix Contact, Jan 8, 2003
Speedy optocoupler provides 16kV isolation
Pacer Components can now offer the new OPI 1268 high speed optocoupler manufactured by Optek Technology.
News from Pacer Components, Dec 12, 2002
Flip-chip arrays provide transient protection
The ProTek Devices U0402FCxxC Series is a family of "unbumped" flip-chip arrays for transient voltage protection in applications where space is very limited.
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Dec 9, 2002
Optocouplers protect high-datarate inputs
Agilent Technologies reckons it has developed the industry's fastest optocouplers, capable of transmitting data at 50Mbaud, and ideal for use in a variety of industrial and commercial applications.
News from Agilent Technologies, Dec 4, 2002
MOVs provide budget protection
Dubilier has a new broad range of voltage-dependent metal-oxide varistors, designed to protect equipment and sensitive components against transient voltage spikes.
News from Dubilier, Nov 27, 2002
Rugged lightweight breaker protects in the air
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has a new high-performance aircraft-style thermal circuit breaker with a trip-free mechanism.
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers, Nov 25, 2002
Diode array protects up to six I/O ports
The ProTek Devices I06LC is a high-speed low-capacitance steering diode array for the protection of up to six data lines or I/O ports against ESD transient threats.
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Nov 25, 2002
Circuit breakers offer fast and slow trips
New from Schurter is the SHM series of hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers for equipment.
News from Schurter, Nov 19, 2002
Greener protection from telecomms surges
Raychem has released its first lead-free PolySwitch resettable device for telecomms and networking applications.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection, Nov 18, 2002
Resettable fuse fits Ethernet and VoIP specs
The PolySwitch SMD050-2018 is a resettable device for telecomms and networking applications.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection, Nov 15, 2002
Diode array protects comms interfaces from ESD
Now available exclusively in the UK from Hunter Electronics, the ProTek Devices ET108 is a low-capacitance steering diode array for common-mode transient protection.
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Nov 11, 2002
Comprehensive options for radial fuses
A new range of TO5 radial-lead fuses in both square and round package styles offers a wide range of ratings.
News from Camden Electronics, Nov 6, 2002
Surface-mount fuse takes its time
The OMT125 is the latest surface-mount fuse from Schurter, providing time-lag operation with lead-free construction.
News from Schurter, Oct 29, 2002
Standard and customised system protection
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has produced a detailed shortform brochure outlining the standard and customised system solutions the company can offer.
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers, Oct 28, 2002
Higher hold current for fuse range
Schurter has expanded its range of PTC fuses with the radial-leaded PFRA 1100, a device which increases the hold current range of the series from 9 to 11A.
News from Schurter, Oct 28, 2002
Diode array protects two USB ports at once
The ProTek Devices USB208 is a USB protection device in a miniature surface-mount package.
News from Hunter Electronic Components, Oct 25, 2002
Lightning protector guards Ethernet bridge
Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems has been selected as the approved lightning protection component to accompany Proxim Corp's Tsunami brand of high-speed wireless network products.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems, Oct 22, 2002
Compact surge protectors cover low-current uses
Now available from Transtector Systems is the I2R ICP series of surge suppressors.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems, Oct 21, 2002
National responsibility for Palmer
Derek Palmer has joined VTM (UK), the Amersham based supplier of passive and electromechanical components, as National Sales Manager.
News from VTM (UK), Oct 16, 2002
Compact protection for data lines
New and exclusively available in Europe from Future Electronics, the Diodes Incorporated QSBT40 is a compact four-line array Schottky bus terminator for high-speed data lines.
News from Future Electronics, Oct 15, 2002
Low-cost reliable power protection from breakers
The Airpax range of miniature IPA magnetic circuit breakers offers low cost power switching, reliable protection and accurate circuit control in applications where precision operation is required.
News from Deltron Roxburgh, Sep 6, 2002
Compact protection module mounts DIN rails
Advance Galatrek has a new DIN-rail-mount range of transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS).
News from Advance Electronics, Sep 2, 2002
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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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