As a cautious analog-centric engineer, I have always liked traditional thermal-based fuses and been somewhat skeptical of electronic fuses (also written as e-fuses or eFuses) due to their active ...

In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire or ...

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, ...

We’re all familiar with thermally activated fuses, where the conducting element self-heats due to current flow, melts at a defined current value, and breaks the flow path. They are simple in concept ...

If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first ...

Maintenance personnel should implement a maintenance procedure for interval inspections of fuse protected equipment. The maintenance procedure should stress the environmental or operating conditions ...

Q. What are the NEC requirements for the installation of Edison-base fuses and Type S adapters? A. Edison-base fuses are classified to operate at not more than 125V ...

John Berenbrok is currently the Global Key Account Director at Starline, a brand of Legrand North and Central America. In this role, he is responsible for managing all aspects of Starline’s ...