The next generation of cellular communications, the 5G network, will help the IoT reach its full potential. IoT includes many devices and physical objects such as home appliances, vehicles, and “smart” cities. IoT connectivity depends on the advancements of the 5G network compared to the current 4G LTE networks. The download speed of up to […]
Fuses
High-voltage cartridge fuse features AEC-Q200-compliant overcurrent protection
The new 828 Series High-Voltage Cartridge Fuses are designed and tested to meet the circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics, specifically Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. These robust fuses are Littelfuse internal AEC-Q200 compliant, providing a high interrupting rating (10 kA @ 1,000 Vdc), which is ideal for the On-Board Chargers (OBCs) and Power Distribution […]
High-power fuses optimized for electric vehicle use
Bourns, Inc. announced a new POWrFuse High-Power Fuse model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-K Series to meet ISO 8820-8 standards for the protection of high-voltage accessory circuits in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). These circuits are found in a variety of EV/HEV applications including electrical energy storage (ESS), battery disconnect units (BDUs), and […]
Open fuse holders compatible with through-hole reflow soldering
SCHURTER is known for its compact high-performance fuse holders, and the OGN series open fuse holder for 5×20 mm fuses is no exception. The series now offers a version that is compatible with Through-Hole Reflow (THR) solder processes, in addition to the existing THT and SMT versions. SMT components are used for PCB assemblies. Ideally, […]
Design tips for high-voltage protection in EVs and hybrids
The primary goal of EV protective circuits: Keep vehicle occupants safe day-to-day and first-responders protected if the worst happens. Michael Zimmermann, Littelfuse, Inc. The 12-V automotive battery may become a relic of the past as electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars gain market share. EVs and hybrid vehicles use battery packs of at least 500-V […]
High-power fuses optimized for telecom DC power distribution circuits
Bourns, Inc. announced it has further expanded its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family with a new telecommunications model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-N Series to meet the requirements of the UL 284-1 standard. Supporting operation up to 170 VDC and with two PCB mounting configurations, the PF-N Series delivers superior current limiting […]
High-power fuses handle home appliance, industrial apps
Bourns, Inc. announced it has added three new model series to its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family. The POWrFuse Model PF-G (63 A), PF-J, and PF-H (Ind) series are specifically designed to meet the requirements of UL 248-14 while Model PF-G (90 A) is designed to meet both the requirements of UL 248-14 and the UL 248-1 standard. […]
High-power fuses meet UL 248-13 standard for high interrupt current rating
Bourns, Inc. announced the expansion of the Company’s POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family. The two new POWrFuse models PF-F and PF-M series are high power rating industrial fuse links specially designed to meet the UL 248-13 semiconductor (aR) standard. These high-power fuses are excellent solutions to help protect sensitive power semiconductor devices against overcurrent events in a […]
Photovoltaic high-power fuses designed to UL 248 and IEC 60269 standards
The POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family features a high-power rating. Bourns’ new industrial fuse links are designed to UL 248 and IEC 60269 standard requirements. The capabilities of the POWrFuse series help protect solar photovoltaic power systems known to operate under extreme ambient temperatures, high-cycling and low-level fault current conditions. They are also excellent solutions […]
Compact cartridge fuses available with high-current, high-voltage ratings
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the compact cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500Vac/Vdc with current ratings from 40A to 63A and a 10,000A interrupting rating. The 607 Series high-current, high-voltage cartridge fuse, designed for overcurrent protection applications, provides a robust solution for demanding high-voltage power supply circuits. The 500V fuse rating is suitable for both […]
