Motors differ from other types of loads in one important way: The motor needs much more current to start than to run. This temporary, but significant, inrush current is what complicates motor circuit ...

This application note is intended to assist the user of Solid State Subscriber Line Interface Circuit (SLIC) and Line Card Access Switcht (LCAS) devices in meeting the stringent requirements of ...

To see this article in PDF format, please click here. New regulations concerning surge protection are forcing engineers to look for solutions that allow such protection to be incorporated at minimal ...

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 ...

Electric drives require effective protection against overloads and short circuits. Both phenomena cause motor disruption and create a risk of damage to the motor. This could lead to a potentially ...

The use of electronic equipment in industrial, commercial and residential environments continues to grow exponentially. All require power to operate and all are significantly impacted by complex power ...

New NEC requirements make it important to understand the difference between surge protectors, surge arresters, and transient voltage surge suppressors The term “surge protector” can describe any ...

RS Components (RS), is stocking the TeSys GV4 range of motor circuit breakers from Schneider Electric, a supplier of advanced solutions for energy management and automation applications. Offering a ...

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leviton today announced four new Type-1 Surge Protective Circuit Breakers to help existing and new Leviton Load Center customers provide effective surge ...