Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the AOZ8S212UD4, AOZ8S321UD4, and AOZ8S306BD4, a series of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the best-in-class low capacitance TVS platform. The new products are ideal for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection for laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. The low capacitance TVS series is optimized for high-speed line protection including […]
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Protecting autonomous vehicle control circuits
The subsystems that make up an autonomous vehicle should be bullet-proof when it comes to electrical interference and transients. James Colby, Prasad Tawade Littelfuse, Inc. Those who follow autonomous vehicle technology are usually well aware of its benefits. But the safety and convenience autonomous vehicles offer can only come if the vehicle electronics is reliable […]
Single component combines overcurrent/overvoltage protection for RS-232, modem lines
Bourns, Inc. introduced its high-speed Model TBU-RSxxx-300-WH series protectors for use in RS-485 communication interface applications and AISG (Antenna Interface Standards Group) modem protection. Offering a dual-channel solution, the two models (TBU-RS055-300-WH and TBU-RS085-300-WH) in the series are capable of protecting both twisted-pair RS-485 lines in a single product. Integrating a Transient Blocking Unit overcurrent protector […]
Hybrid surge protectors integrate MOV and GDT technologies
Bourns, Inc. announced the Bourns Model 1202 Series. This Type 1 hardwired hybrid surge protective device (SPD) is designed for AC infrastructure applications. Bourns engineers have combined the company’s fast-responding Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) technology with its low leakage Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) technology to deliver a device that provides consistent, long-life, reliable and enhanced protection performance. […]
Lightning and RF surge protectors featuring 4.3-10 connectors
Fairview Microwave Inc. has unveiled a new line of coaxial surge protectors created to guard valuable communications equipment from power surges and indirect lightning strikes. Fairview’s new RF surge protectors are offered with either male-to-female or male-to-male 4.3-10 connectors. This product line features low insertion loss, maximum input power as high as 500W and multi-strike capability. It […]
Ethernet lightning and surge protectors handle PoE connections
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand, announced today that it has introduced a new line of Gigabit Ethernet lightning and surge protectors designed to protect valuable communications equipment from power surges and indirect lightning strikes. These robust RJ45 surge protectors provide effective protection against electrical transient surges that are generated by both external lightning events and […]