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Thermistors act as reversible fuses
Epcos has a comprehensive range of PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistors to perform various tasks in a diverse range of applications.
News from Epcos, Feb 19, 2001
Detectors protect and survive the blast
MCE and Matra BAe Dynamics are collaborating in the promotion of a family of nuclear event detectors which will protect electronic systems from one of the effects of a nuclear incident.
News from MCE Newmarket, Jan 31, 2001
Fuseholders offers economical circuit protection
Easby Electronics, a franchised stockist and distributor of Belling Lee products, has added a new range of low-cost fuseholders into stock.
News from Easby Electronics, Jan 16, 2001
Solid state relays keep installation simple
The new RS and RM 'hockey puck' style solid state relays from Carlo Gavazzi are designed for resistive, capacitive and inductive loads up to 100AAC rms and 600VAC rms.
News from Carlo Gavazzi, Nov 10, 2000
Protect communications equipment from lightning
The new MOD7470 isolation unit from Kenton Research is designed to protect sensitive communications equipment from surges caused by lightning, electrostatic effects or traction currents.
News from Kenton Research, Nov 8, 2000
Advance-Galatrek at Railtex 2000
Power protection specialists Advance-Galatrek will be using Railtex 2000 to promote their total power solutions programme.
News from Advance Electronics, Oct 3, 2000
Temperature-resistant Zenite for miniature relays
For the non-metallic parts of its P1 and P2 miniature relays Tyco Electronics and its contract moulder EBK-Kruger use DuPont's temperature-resistant Zenite 7130 liquid-crystal polymer
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection, Sep 21, 2000
RCB and MCB in compact easy-to-fit unit
Spelsberg's new KOPP-RCB is a residual current device and miniature circuit breaker combined into one compact easy-to-fit unit.
News from Spelsberg UK, Sep 8, 2000
High voltage opto-isolator for telecomms use
A compact, optically-coupled isolator, the TLP627, withstands 300V across its output transistor is now available from Isocom Components, ideal for incorporating into fax modems, telecom circuits, etc
News from Isocom Components 2004, Aug 15, 2000
Options in selecting the right circuit breaker
Choosing the right type of residual current circuit breaker is an important element in ensuring protection from electric shocks.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Aug 9, 2000
TVS diode protection protects relays as standard
In order to ensure that its range of Solid State Relays are protected from over voltage, Crydom International Ltd has introduced TVS diode protection on its range of SSR products.
News from Crydom International, Aug 7, 2000
Full range of E-T-A circuit breakers from Aerco
A wide range of quality circuit breakers from E-T-A is now available from Aerco, for most applications including process control, medical equipment, aircraft, marine and industrial safety systems
News from Aerco, Aug 4, 2000
Minimal power consumption from slim relay
The slim-line LD power relay has minimum nominal operating power consumption of only 200mW and impressive shock resistance characteristics of around 30G
News from Matsushita Electric Works UK, Aug 4, 2000
New isolators offer wider range power at low cost
Dataforth Corporation has announced the introduction of its new DSCL series of external powered and loop powered isolators.
News from Impulse Corporation, Jul 25, 2000
VDE, Nordic, UL, BSI approvals for isolators
A low current, optically-coupled isolator with guaranteed 5000V isolation between its input and output sides is available from Isocom Components.
News from Isocom Components 2004, Jul 14, 2000
30A switching in 22.5mm width package contactor
Crydom has introduced a new series of solid state contactors capable of switching loads up to 30Amps in a 22.5mm width package.
News from Crydom International, Jul 5, 2000
Modular approach to monitoring relays
Carlo Gavazzi has launched its new modular concept D and P Series 1-phase AC/DC over-current and over-voltage monitoring relays
News from Carlo Gavazzi, Jun 19, 2000
Current sensing resistor ideal for motor controls
Exceptionally low inductance of only 5nH coupled with high stability, make the latest current sensing resistor from Rhopoint Components perfect for high speed current sensing applications
News from Rhopoint Components, Jun 19, 2000
Solid state relays aimed at datacomms applications
Rhopoint Components has introduced a range of solid state relays that have a low profile in a surface mount package that is ideal for modems and data communications applications.
News from Rhopoint Components, Jun 19, 2000
Reed relays designed for the security industry
Specialists precision electronic components company Rhopoint Components has launched a range of reed relays which feature high reliability, switching speed and excellent insulation resistance.
News from Rhopoint Components, Jun 19, 2000
Optically coupled isolators aimed at motor control
The MOC8106, MOC8107 and MOC8108 series of optically coupled isolators provides an alternative source of products meeting Motorola specifications.
News from Isocom Components 2004, Jun 15, 2000
Isolators Offer Wide-Range Power at Low Cost
Dataforth Corporation, Tucson, Arizona announces the introduction of its new DSCL series of external powered and loop powered isolators.
News from Impulse Corporation, Jun 6, 2000
Triac Isolators with 800V Blocking Voltage
The MOC3080 series consists of a range of zero voltage crossover triac driver optically coupled isolators with a blocking voltage of 800V and is announced by Isocom Components.
News from Isocom Components 2004, Jun 6, 2000
Optically-coupled isolator uses lower current
UK opto-electronic component specialist Isocom Components announces a low-current, high gain, optically-coupled isolator based on the industry standard 4N32 photo Darlington type
News from Isocom Components 2004, Jun 1, 2000
MCCBs with extreme performance specification
The new TemBreak Plus range of MCCBs from Terasaki is designed for the most extreme applications in industry.
News from Terasaki (Europe), May 16, 2000
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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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