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

TESSAN introduced the Dual Surge Protector Power Strip as a response to what it saw in terms of consumer behavior. It is ...

A combination of legislation (such as the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 in the United States) and consumers' desire for greater energy efficiency will likely render the traditional ...

Circuit protection devices are safety components used in a variety of applications, ranging from smartphones and laptops to medical and wireless communications equipment. These components include ...

At one time, the National Electrical Code (NEC) contained two Articles you won’t find as of the 2020 revision: Art. 280 (surge arrestors) and Art. 285 (transient voltage surge suppressors or TVSS).

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. Per the NEC, overcurrent protection devices must be placed at what location in branch-circuit or feeder conductors? A. Except as permitted by ...

Why a gas-discharge tube is an important component for overvoltage protection. The history of spark gaps—predecessors to GDTs—includes a role in famous movies. How a new, compact, surface-mount GDT ...