Littelfuse Type 2 Surge Protection Devices for branch circuits safeguard components from transient overvoltage or surges by limiting the fault current to a load or the unit being protected.

It has been announced that Littelfuse has introduced two series of bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect ultra high speed consumer electronics interfaces from damaging electrostatic discharge (ESD) in applications where PCB layout is especially challenging. 

Littelfuse has introduced two additions to its expanding line of second-generation, 650V, AEC-Q101-qualified SiC Schottky Diodes. Both series offer power electronics system designers a variety of performance advantages over traditional silicon-based devices, including negligible reverse recovery current, high surge capability, and a maximum operating junction temperature of 175°C. This makes them suitable for applications in which improv...

It has been announced that Littelfuse has launched the PxxxxS4xLRP Series SIDACtor Protection Thyristor, a robust solution for protecting Composite Video Blanking Sync (CVBS) signal lines and ports from damaging overvoltage transients. The combination of six volt operating voltage and 100A 5/310µs surge peak current capability and a low junction capacitance rating make the P0080S4BLRP suited for protecting a wide range of equipment needs da...

  Understanding the structure of SiC MOSFETs helps engineers develop appropriate systems, say Levi Gant, Littelfuse and Sujit Banerjee, Monolith Semiconductor

The first of a series of bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect high-end consumer and wearable electronics from damaging ESD-generating events have been introduced by Littelfuse. The SP1333-01UTG, the first TVS Diode Array in the SP1333 Series, with a breakdown voltage 3.3V, incorporates back-to-back diodes fabricated using a proprietary silicon avalanche technology. 

  Offering twice the load current of its most popular power relay, the CPC1984Y is a 600V, normally open power SIP relay, rated for up to 1A DC/1A rms continuous load current.

Expanding its portfolio of SiC MOSFET devices, Littelfuse has introduced its first 1,700V SiC MOSFET, the LSIC1MO170E1000. An important addition to the Littelfuse SiC MOSFET product offering, the LSIC1MO170E1000 is a powerful addition to the company’s 1,200V SiC MOSFETS and Schottky diodes already released. End-users will benefit from more compact, energy-efficient systems and also from a potential lower total cost of ownersh...

Littelfuse has introduced MHP-TAC (Metal Hybrid PPTC - Thermal Activated Compact) Series Resettable Over-temperature Protection Devices, the latest addition to its line of battery min-breakers. These devices connect a PPTC (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) device in parallel with a bimetal protector (a resettable thermal cut-off device) to protect the high-capacity Lithium-ion Polymer (LiP) and prismatic battery cells used in mobi...

Littelfuse has introduced six series of high-temperature sensitive, standard and alternistor TRIAC, designed for use as semiconductor switches in appliances and equipment powered by line AC voltages up to 220VRMS. Available in compact, surface-mount packages, these components are the industry’s first TRIAC with such a high maximum temperature that are available in ratings of 4A, 6A, and 8A.

Littelfuse has introduced an expanded portfolio of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices with the addition of five GEN2 Series 1200V, 3L TO-247 Schottky Diodes and three GEN2 Series 1200V, 2L TO-263 Schottky Diodes. When compared with silicon devices, GEN2 SiC Schottky Diodes reduce switching losses and allow for increases in the efficiency and robustness of power electronics systems. The product introduction was made during the PCIM ...

Littelfuse has upgraded its switching thyristor line with the introduction of the SJ Series High Temperature SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier) Switching Thyristors. This new series offers circuit designers blocking voltages (VDRM) up to 600V and current ratings from 4-40A to support a wide range of applications. By offering designers a wider operating margin than earlier SCRs, they make it possible to tolerate insufficient cooling and highe...

With interrupting current ratings up to 1,500A, a new series of surface-mount fuses has been introduced by Littlefuse. The series is optimised for use in high voltage automotive applications up to 350VAC or 450/500VDC. NANO2 885 Series Fuse is designed to protect electric vehicles against severe fault/short-circuit currents, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.

Littelfuse has introduced two series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to provide options for very fast acting, high performance over-voltage protection devices. The AQHV and AQHV-C series are designed to provide very fast acting, high performance over-voltage protection devices well suited for power interfaces, passenger charging interfaces, and well as LED lighting modules, and low speed I/Os.

Littelfuse have introduced a series of PLEDs with an ultra-low holding current (just 21mA) that makes the ballast drivers widely used in the output of fluorescent tubes compatible with modern replacement LED strings or tubes. This eliminates the need to scrap otherwise still-working ballasts when replacing fluorescent lighting tubes with LED strings or tubes.

Littelfuse has introduced the smallest cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500VAC with current ratings from 40-63A and a 2,000A at 500VAC interrupting rating. The 606 Series high current Cartridge Fuse is designed for overcurrent protection in applications such as high voltage power supply circuits rated up to 23kW. With a 10x32mm cartridge body, a single 606 fuse requires less board space than previous designs that used mu...

  Tired of shuffling through catalogues and datasheets to find the right ESD protection devices, followed by weeks or months of testing, approvals, and prototype building, only to discover you have to start the whole process all over again?

Electric rice cookers are popular appliances that are used for cooking rice. These are pressure cookers that rely on a properly sealed compartment which maintains a high pressure. The pressure built up within the rice cooker compartment can be high enough to blow open the cooker lid if the lid is not properly locked in place when closed. The position sensing lid lock ensures that the lid is securely locked in place.

LED lighting applications are seeing significant growth due to technical innovations, legislation and increased demand for energy efficiency. Explore the latest LED lighting industry standards, product information, circuit diagrams and links to application notes and videos using this all-new, interactive LED Lighting Design Guide. The guide’s interactive features enable you to quickly find the answers to your LED lighting design questi...

  The Littelfuse Surge Protection Modules are self-protected devices that can be used in outdoor and commercial LED lighting fixtures for transient overvoltage protection. They are constructed with Littelfuse thermally protected varistor technology.