Littelfuse announced a significant expansion of dc contactors developed specifically for eMobility and industrial applications. “With this latest expansion of dc contactors, we’re aiming to provide design engineers with more flexibility for developing the next generation of high-powered commercial electric vehicles,” said Todd Phillips, senior product manager for commercial vehicle products at Littelfuse. “Plus, we’re…
Littelfuse completes C&K acquisition, enhances switch product line
The company known for circuit protection expands its switch offerings. Acquisitions take place all the time. Often, it’s startups being acquired by larger companies or companies being acquired by competitors. In the case of Littelfuse’s acquisition of C&K, it’s the merger of two long-established electrical/electronic component companies. The recently completed acquisition of C&K greatly enhances […]
Interactive HVAC guide simplifies circuit protection design process
Littelfuse, Inc. recently unveiled a new HVAC guide. Developed to simplify the HVAC system design process, end-users will be able to find the right combination of protection, control, and sensing solutions by product or application type. “Our new interactive guide allows real-time access to technical information, including data sheets and product specifications, to help streamline…
Knowledge center helps prevent arc-flash hazards
A new arc-flash knowledge center (Littelfuse.com/arcflash) for engineers, electricians, maintenance workers, and others creating a safer electrical environment. The resource portal helps workers protect critical infrastructure by providing arc-flash information on causes, mitigation and incident energy calculations as well as white papers, videos and case studies. “This new knowledge center is designed to inform workers…
Littelfuse Adds 80A Discrete Bidirectional TVS Diode Array with Lower Standoff Voltages to Protect Lower Voltage Power Buses
Littelfuse, Inc. today introduced 80A discrete bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays as the latest addition to its SP11xx Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes). SP1103C Series 80A Discrete Bidirectional TVS Diodes offer circuit designers lower standoff voltage options for protecting lower voltage power buses from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Constructed using TVS diodes fabricated in a…
Littelfuse Introduces First Encapsulated Surface Mount Fuse Designed for Intrinsic Safety Protection
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced the first encapsulated surface mount fuse designed for intrinsic safety protection of equipment intended for use in or near hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres and certified to the UL 913 Standard. During overcurrent and short circuit fault conditions, the 1mm-thick encapsulation around the body of the PICO® 304 Series surface mount fuse…
Littelfuse and Monolith Semiconductor Debut 1200 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes at PCIM
Littelfuse, Inc. and Monolith Semiconductor, Inc. introduced the first commercially available silicon carbide devices developed through their partnership: the GEN2 Series of 1200 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diodes. Visitors to the Littelfuse booth (Hall 7, Booth 335) at the PCIM (Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion) Europe 2017 Exhibition can talk to technical experts about…
High-Speed Fuses reduce peak let-through current and let-through energy
Littelfuse, Inc. has announced a new line of high-speed fuses for protection of power semiconductor devices used in industrial equipment. The POWR-SPEED line of fuses uses a special…
Littelfuse, TE Connectivity circuit protection works tie up
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) has announced it successfully completed its acquisition of the circuit protection business of TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) for $350 million in cash. The circuit…
Ultra-low-forward-voltage-drop Schottky barrier rectifier outperforms conventional switching diodes
Littelfuse, Inc. has added a series of silicon Schottky devices designed for ultra-low forward voltage drop (VF) to its rapidly expanding power semiconductor portfolio. The new DST Series…
Press-fit reed sensors designed for 9.5-mm-dia. holes
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the 59040 Series press-fit reed sensor, the first Firecracker reed sensor from Littelfuse with crush ribs on the capsule that requires no attachment accessories…
Schottky barrier rectifiers block 1.2 kV with low leakage
Littelfuse, Inc. has added two series to its expanding power semiconductor portfolio: the MBR Series Schottky Barrier Rectifiers (Standard Schottky) are the latest devices based on silicon Schottky…
Littelfuse invests in silicon carbide technology
As part of the company’s strategy to move more significantly into power semiconductors for industrial and automotive markets, Littelfuse has made an investment in Monolith Semiconductor, Inc., a…
High-power SM TVS diodes feature better clamping voltages
Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer in circuit protection, has introduced two new product series, the LTKAK6 and LTKAK10 Series TVS Diodes, designed to offer clamping characteristics superior to those of…
Littelfuse Expands TVS Diode Array Line with New Series
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the SPxx-01WTG-C-HV Series (SPxx Series) of general purpose ESD Protection TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes). The SPxx Series extends previous improvements for protecting sensitive…
Using linear and rotary Hall-effect and reed sensors
by Gwenn Gmeinder, N.A. Busines Development Manager, Sensor Products, Littelfuse Analog and digital sensors are accurate and reliable over the long term. Here we explain how to choose…
Littelfuse adds two unidirectional SIDAC switching thyristors
CHICAGO, September 29, 2015 — Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced two new product series, the Kxxx0S1URP and Kxxx0GURP Series Unidirectional SIDAC Switching Thyristors. A SIDAC (short for Silicon Diode for Alternating Current) is a semiconductor switch used in conjunction with a capacitor and a transformer in capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)…
The circuit protection connection for wearables and the IoT
by JAMES COLBY, Littelfuse Circuit protection technologies and board layout strategies help promote safety, reliability and connectivity. There’s one down-side to wearable technology that is unlikely to show…
TVS diodes absorb 24 A during lightning strikes
Littelfuse, Inc., a manufacturer in circuit protection, has introduced two new product series, the SP4044 and SP4045 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes), designed to protect sensitive electronics from…
Littelfuse adds ESD suppression selection tool
Littelfuse, Inc. has expanded the range of circuit protection devices included in the Littelfuse iDesign™ online simulation and product selection tool. First introduced in April 2014, this robust web-based tool now includes an ESD selection tool that helps circuit designers choose from the company’s growing line of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® silicon protection arrays). These…
ESD diode arrays optimized for USB circuits
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) introduced its PULSE-GUARD® PGB2 0201 Series Surface Mount Polymeric ESD Suppressors, which are the smallest size polymer composite electrostatic discharge (ESD) suppressors in the market….
Fuses billed as smallest SMT ever for 120/240VAC inputs
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced two new series of its popular NANO2® Subminiature Fuse, each of which provides surge tolerance and circuit protection against overload conditions for downstream components….
High-voltage fuses pop quick
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the 487 Series Fuse, the first fast-acting fuse from its 5x20mm fuse family with both 420V AC and 420V DC ratings. In contrast with…
IGBT Modules hit 1,700 V, 450 A
Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has expanded its line of IGBT Module Power Semiconductor products designed for motor control and inverter applications. IGBT Power Modules…
Compact fuse for high-wattage smart phones
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the compact 777 Series Fuse to provide protection for higher-wattage wall-mount chargers for battery-powered electronic equipment. Although chargers for earlier generations of mobile phones…