MEMS micro-switch array based on current limiting enabled...

Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – With specific current responsive fault sensor

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C361S013000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) micro-switch array based current limiting enabled circuit interrupting apparatus. The apparatus comprising an over-current protective component, wherein the over-current protective component comprises a switching circuit, wherein the switching circuit comprises a plurality of micro-electromechanical system switching devices. The apparatus also comprises a circuit breaker or switching component, wherein the circuit breaker or switching component is in operable communication with the over-current protective component.

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