Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Sizing Overcurrent Protection for Conductors

Q. What are the Code rules for sizing overcurrent protection for conductors? A. Except as permitted by (A) through (G), conductors must be protected against overcurrent in accordance with their ...
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Choosing the Right Overcurrent Protection for Next-Gen Consumer Electronic Designs

From traditional fuses to eFuses, understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Sizing Overcurrent Protection for Branch Circuits, Class III Hazardous (Classified) Location, Minimum Clearances of Overhead Feeder Conductors, and More

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What is the Code rule for sizing overcurrent protection for branch circuits [210.20]? A. Branch circuit overcurrent devices must have a rating ...
Electronic Design

Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device For Li-Ion Batteries Offers Size and Cost Benefits

TYCO ELECTRONICS announced the introduction of a Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology useful for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30VDC/30A such as cordless power tools, e-bikes ...