Littelfuse has introduced regulators that combine semiconductor-based protection ICs (eFuses) with passive overcurrent protection components such as fuses and PTCs. These compact-sized packages provide comprehensive protection against multiple electrical faults commonly encountered in various applications.
Littelfuse regulators excel in their ability to deliver accurate and precise protection. They feature highly accurate current limiting, resulting in improved safety and system reliability. These regulators also offer faster response times compared to traditional fuses and PTCs, ensuring prompt shutdown or protection when an abnormal condition is detected.
One of the key advantages of Littelfuse regulators is their programmable and customizable design. Upon request, these regulators can be tailored to specific application requirements, allowing for adjustable overvoltage thresholds, current limiting, inrush current control, and true reverse current blocking. This flexibility enables faster time-to-market by reducing the need for extensive circuitry modifications or additional components.
By integrating multiple protection, sensing, and control features into a single device, Littelfuse regulators minimize the design-in phase and reduce PC board space requirements. This streamlined approach saves valuable development time and reduces bill of materials (BOM) costs compared to typical discrete solutions that involve separate components like hot-swap controllers and MOSFETs.
Moreover, Littelfuse regulators contribute to maximizing equipment uptime and improving overall product reliability. The comprehensive protection offered by these regulators safeguards against overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and overtemperature, preventing damage to sensitive components and prolonging the lifespan of the equipment. Additionally, inrush protection during hot-swap and hot-plug events ensures smooth and safe power transitions, minimizing the risk of system failures.
Furthermore, these regulators help extend battery life, reducing the frequency of battery replacements or recharges. This not only improves the user experience but also lowers maintenance costs. By enhancing product reliability and reducing repair costs, Littelfuse regulators contribute to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In summary, Littelfuse regulators provide comprehensive protection against various electrical faults, offering advanced features such as overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overtemperature, reverse current, and inrush protection. Their integrated functionality, programmability, and customization options enable faster time-to-market and reduce design complexities. These regulators enhance equipment uptime, improve product reliability, increase battery life, and ultimately deliver long-lasting and dependable solutions for a wide range of applications.
Type-C adapters
Networking/datacom
Notebooks/PC desktops
TVs/monitors
Set top boxes
Smart-phones
Industry
SSD/HDD
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