EDN

Crowbar circuits: Revisiting the classic protector

Crowbar circuits have long been the go-to safeguard against overvoltage conditions, prized for their simplicity and ...
EDN

Overvoltage Protection Device for Li-Ion Batteries

** bq294502 = 4.35 V with 4-s Delay Timer ** bq294504 = 4.35 V with 6.5-s Delay Timer ** bq294512 = 4.40 V with 4-s Delay Timer ** bq294515 = 4.425 V with 4-s Delay ...
Seeking Alpha

80V Low IQ Ideal Diode Controllers from Diodes Incorporated Simplify Reverse Battery Polarity and Overvoltage Protection in Modern Automotive Architectures

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) today introduces the AP74502Q and AP74502HQ automotive-compliant* 80V ideal diode controllers, providing robust and reliable protection ...
Electronic Design

Tiny Gas-Discharge Tube Enhances Voltage-Surge and Transient Protection

Why a gas-discharge tube is an important component for overvoltage protection. The history of spark gaps—predecessors to GDTs—includes a role in famous movies. How a new, compact, surface-mount GDT ...
Electronic Design

Use Switching Surge Stoppers for Prolonged Overvoltages

Rather than use linear surge stoppers for overvoltage protection, opt for switching surge varieties, as the load will continue running even when surges last for a long time. Linear vs. switching surge ...