TDK has introduced a new series of EPCOS ThermoFuse varistors for intrinsically safe overvoltage protection. These components are based on disk varistors with diameters of 14 mm and 20 mm that are ...

Varistors, also called metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), are used to protect sensitive circuits from a variety of overvoltage conditions. Essentially, these voltage-dependent, nonlinear devices have ...

Bourns, Inc. has added two new product series to its automotive-grade, AEC-Q200-compliant BVRA multilayer varistor line. The new BVRA1210 and BVRA1812 Series are designed for high surge protection in ...

Adding components to provide circuit protection against internal and external mishaps is one of those thankless design jobs, similar to buying insurance. When it’s not needed, it seems like an added ...

Schurter has added an over-voltage protection option to its Fmab Neo family of filters, especially for regions with many thunderstorms. “Overvoltage pulses, for example lightning, often have a ...

Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren't cheap, so it's necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle's owner. Most important, people's lives are at stake. That's why modern ...

Guest columnist Faraz Hasan, marketing and business development manager at Tyco Electronics Circuit Protection Products says that LEDs can require overcurrent protection despite built-in safety ...