Device for circuit board power surge protection such as protecti

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1997-11-24

1998-12-01

Gaffin, Jeffrey

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Circuit interruption by thermal sensing

361117, 361124, 361 93, H02H 504

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058447610

ABSTRACT:
A device for line card lightning and power fault protection includes a heat generating fusible resistive element connected to two electrical terminals using a controlled-melting temperature solder. The resistive element has enough thermal mass to withstand low level overcurrent conditions. The electrical terminal configuration and material are designed to thermally isolate the resistor. A spring tensioning device is included to aid in circuit disconnect when sufficient overcurrent exists to melt the resistor-to-terminal solder. The entire assembly is housed in a high temperature insulating plastic enclosure which permits installation using surface mount technology.

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