Distribution transformers must adhere to NEC and NFPA 70 standards, with specific requirements for overcurrent protection, ...

In gas-insulated systems, for example in 110-kV voltage or above, it is not easy to meet the requirement of protecting voltage transformers with primary fuses. I have not found any manufacturer that ...

Transformer secondary conductor protection for voltage levels less than 1,000V is adequately covered in Art. 240 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) – more specifically, Sec. 240.21(C)(4). There are ...

When it comes to overcurrent protection of electronic equipment, fuses have long been the standard solution. They come in a wide variety of ratings and mounting styles to fit virtually any application ...

Menlo Park, Calif. – Tyco Electronics' power components division has launched two products in its Raychem line. The company says its LVR series of PolySwitch resettable fuses is one of the first ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...

It’s easy to trivialize the need for a fuse and how to select one. We have all been annoyed or exasperated by a blown fuse. Sometimes we wish there was no such component needed for our circuits. With ...