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 ...

A fuse box has fuses and circuits controlling a home's electrical distribution Reviewed by Larry Campbell Fuses and fuse boxes serve as critical safety devices, offering homes protection against ...

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, ...