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

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, ...

The Technical Committee of the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) has expanded the scope of AEC-Q200, Stress Test Qualification for Passive Electrical Devices. The new Revision E has been published, ...

Fuses are an essential part of many system designs, and we’ve come to depend on them since the earliest days of electricity. The basic concept of using a fusible link—which self-heats due to current ...

Every time a user plugs in, operates or leaves a system unattended, an overcurrent fuse should be there to ensure against circuit operation above a specified value. BRIAN AHEARNE, Product Line Manager ...