Although flawed in its execution, the addition of AFCIs to the 2002 Code highlights the importance of arc-fault protection. Circuit breakers and fuses are effective in preventing fires caused by a ...

Note to editors: There is a photo associated with this press release. The ZNRG2061 works in 12V and 24V power supply installations. It requires few external components and comes in a small footprint 5 ...

Electrical distribution needs are continuously evolving in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Owning to this, the demand for electrical power is on the rise, indicating the probability ...

Residential electrical branch circuit breakers incorporate electronic and electrical technology in Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters that can turn off power to prevent fires if arcing occurs. This ...

Eaton Aerospace is to shrink its arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) for use in fighters and adapt the technology to DC and three-phase AC electrical systems. Single-phase AC arc-fault circuit ...

Imagine a cockpit without the phalanxes of button-type circuit breakers. The breakers have been distributed to where they are needed throughout the aircraft. In fact, the breakers are of a new arc ...

For utilities, proper protection against high voltage transient overvoltages and overloads is critical to ensure maximum life of their power transformers. Failure to do so can result in significant ...

Note to editors: There is a photo associated with this press release. Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) (IDTI) today introduced a single-chip photovoltaic (PV) DC arc fault detector to help ...

Note to editors: There is a photo associated with this press release. The ZNRG2061 works in 12V and 24V power supply installations. It requires few external components and comes in a small footprint 5 ...