Raychem Circuit Protection (Menlo Park, CA), a unit of Tyco Electronics Power Components (Menlo Park, CA), released the 2004 edition of its Circuit Protection Databook, which has been expanded to include in-depth information on several new product lines. The 395-page book presents technical specifications and application information on PolySwitch resettable devices, SiBar thyristor surge protectors, telecom fuses and ROV metal-oxide varistors.
Designed to assist users in selecting circuit protection devices, the databook includes detailed sections on the fundamentals of over-current and over-voltage protection and describes how these devices are used in telecommunications, networking, multimedia, portable electronics, industrial and automotive applications. Circuit diagrams, dimensional drawings and selection guides help design engineers size and specify the best device for their specific requirements.
The Circuit Protection Databook has been published in both print and CD versions, and is available by request at http://www.circuitprotection.com.
