Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

Just how well do facility managers understand power surges and surge protective devices (SPDs), otherwise known as transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs)? According to a survey conducted by the ...

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Why a gas-discharge tube is an important component for overvoltage protection. The history of spark gaps—predecessors to GDTs—includes a role in famous movies. How a new, compact, surface-mount GDT ...

Benefits of an e-fuse solution. Optimal voltage range for e-fuse applications. Target applications for e-fuse devices. The trend toward higher bus voltages creates the need for a robust circuit ...

Circuit protection devices are safety components that are used in every electronic device and system, ranging from the smallest smartphones and wearables to high-reliability applications like ...

Swiss-Swedish automation multinational ABB is launching a virtualized protection and control solution with Smart Substation Control and Protection SSC600 SW, which is the software version of the Smart ...