Circuit interrupter having improved current sensing apparatus

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1998-01-14

2000-07-25

Sherry, Michael J.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

With specific current responsive fault sensor

361 937, 361102, H02H 300

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060943300

ABSTRACT:
A circuit interrupter of the type including an electronic trip unit for overcurrent determination which includes a small-sized iron core current transformer to power the trip unit electronics along with a giant magnetic resistor semiconductor (GMR) to sense the current flow within the protected circuit.

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