An overvoltage protection of power supply unit is shown in the figure with a regulated 5V output. As the zener diode detects a surpassed voltage beyond its limit, the circuit will get affected in a ...

The bq24314C is a highly integrated circuit designed to provide protection to Li-ion batteries from failures of the charging circuit. The IC continuously monitors the input voltage, the input current, ...

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

Linear vs. switching surge stoppers. An input protection circuit featuring an LTC4380. Protection circuit design using a switching surge stopper. Reliable industrial electronics often have protection ...

Bourns, Inc. announced the release of its high current surge devices designed to protect SLICs (Subscriber Line Interface Circuits) against overvoltage conditions on the telephone line caused by ...

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