We’re all familiar with thermally activated fuses, where the conducting element self-heats due to current flow, melts at a defined current value, and breaks the flow path. They are simple in concept ...

I have an RV Water Pump that operates on 12VDC and draws a maximum of 7 amps (from a deep-cycle lead-acid battery power source). The pump says to put a 10 amp fuse in ...

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, ...