We are living in the age of mechatronics — the intersection of electronics, mechanical engineering and advanced computer control. When electronics design engineers work at their benches, huddled over their breadboards and test equipment, they may increasingly be part of the mechatronic design process, which places value on a cross-functional, interdisciplinary knowledge base. To that end, element14 decided to offer a learning module on circuit breaker essentials for an electronics design engineer community. This learning module will provide you with the essential understanding of circuit breaker protection, arc interruption theory, overcurrent protection, and examples of commonly used circuit breakers in mechatronic product designs.
Parts Used within the Module
| Residential Low Voltage Circuit Breakers | ||
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| CH110 1-Pole Thermal-Magnetic Breaker 120/240VAC 10A | CHF120 1-Pole Thermal-Magnetic Breaker 120/240VAC 20A | CH120AF 1-Pole FIREGUARD AFCI Circuit Breaker 120/240VAC 20A |
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| CHFCAF120PN 1-Pole Combination Arc Fault Circuit Breaker 120/240VAC 20A Plug-On Mount | CHFGFT120 1-Pole Ground Fault w/Flag Circuit Breaker 120/240VAC 20A | |
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| Industrial Miniature Circuit Breakers | ||
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FAZ-D20/2-NAFAZ-D20/2-NA 2-Pole Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker DIN rail |
BAB1015V 1-Pole QUICKLAG Circuit Breaker 120/240VAC Bolt-On | HQP1010 1-Pole QUICKLAG Circuit Breaker 120/240VAC Plug-On |
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| Molded Case Circuit Breakers | ||
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| GD3015 3-Pole Circuit Breaker 480VAC/250VDC, C Series G-Frame | EGE3015FFGEGE3015FFG 3-Pole Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker 415VAC 15A, G Series EG-Frame DIN rail Panel |
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| XTPE065DCS Electronic MMP Trip Unit, Frame D 16-65A | ||
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