Abstract: Electromagnetic inductor components include a magnetic core and a conductor assembled with the core and defining a winding completing a number of turns. The conductor is fabricated from a composite material including carbon nanotubes having an improved conductivity. The conductor has a cross section defined by an effective diameter. The conductor is fabricated to have performance parameters that are selected in view of a function of a ratio of conductivity and/or a function of a ratio of effective diameter of the composite conductor material relative to a reference conductor material as conventionally used in an inductor fabrication.

Abstract: A high-capacity miniature cartridge fuse is provided. The fuse includes a housing, a fusible element, and first and second ferrules fabricated from aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy ferrules is fabricated to withstand high pressure generated inside the housing as a result of arcing and to stay in place after repeated temperature and pressure changes caused by at least one of i) current or ii) arcing during short circuit events. The aluminum alloy plated with a first metal plating fabricated from a first metal different from the aluminum alloy and a second metal plating fabricated from a second metal different from the first metal, the second metal plating overlaying the first metal plating. Each of the first and second ferrules includes a side wall and an end wall, wherein the end wall includes a boss extending toward an interior of the housing.

Abstract: A high-capacity miniature cartridge fuse is provided. A fuse includes a cylindrical housing, a fusible wire, and first and second deep-drawn ferrules fabricated from aluminum alloy. The aluminum is plated with nickel. The ferrule includes a side wall and an end wall. The side wall surrounds the first or second end of the housing, and has a thickness of approximately 0.50 mm or less. The end wall includes a boss extending toward an interior of the housing, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the side wall.

Abstract: An electrical cartridge fuse including a cylindrical housing, first and second terminals coupled to the cylindrical housing, and a fuse element inside the housing and interconnected between the first and second terminals. The fuse element has a main body having at least five openings formed therein in a single line along a longitudinal axis of the fuse element, a guide element formed on a first end of the main body, and a hanger element formed on the second end of the main body. The cartridge fuse has a package size of about 6×32 mm and a voltage rating of at least 500 VADC, a 20 kA IR Rating, a current rating of 12 A to 30 A and a defined opening time at 100% rated current.

Abstract: An electrical cartridge fuse including a cylindrical housing, first and second terminals coupled to the cylindrical housing, and a fuse element inside the housing and interconnected between the first and second terminals. The fuse element has a main body having at least five openings formed therein in a single line along a longitudinal axis of the fuse element, a guide element formed on a first end of the main body, and a hanger element formed on the second end of the main body. The cartridge fuse has a package size of about 6×32 mm and a voltage rating of at least 500 VADC, a 20 kA IR Rating, a current rating of 12 A to 30 A and a defined opening time at 100% rated current.

Abstract: A power fuse includes a housing, first and second conductive terminals extending from the housing, and at least one fatigue resistant fuse element assembly connected between the first and second terminals. The fuse element assembly includes at least a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate respectively connecting the first and second conductive terminals, and a plurality of separately provided wire bonded weak spots interconnecting the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate.

Abstract: A high-capacity miniature cartridge fuse is provided. A fuse includes a cylindrical housing, a fusible wire, and first and second deep-drawn ferrules fabricated from aluminum alloy. The aluminum is plated with nickel. The ferrule includes a side wall and an end wall. The side wall surrounds the first or second end of the housing, and has a thickness of approximately 0.50 mm or less. The end wall includes a boss extending toward an interior of the housing, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the side wall.

Abstract: A non-contact magnetic sensor assembly includes a thin-walled magnetic ring that facilitates a reduction in the size of the device without compromising performance. The component assembly may be configured as a Hall effect current sensor and may be included in a string monitor for a photovoltaic power system.

Abstract: A low profile electromagnetic component assembly for a circuit board such as a power inductor includes a first shaped magnetic core piece comprising a bottom surface for seating upon the circuit board, a top surface opposing the bottom surface, and a groove defined on the top surface. A conductive coil winding includes first and second terminal sections and a center main winding section extending between the first and second terminal sections. The center main winding section comprises an elongated strip of conductor having a thickness oriented extend to perpendicular to a plane of the circuit board. The terminal sections define a different cross sectional area of conductor than in the center main winding section.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting thermal-mechanical strain fatigue in an electrical fuse include a controller configured to monitor at least one fuse fatigue parameter over a period of time while the fuse is connected to an energized electrical power system, and based on the monitored at least one fuse fatigue parameter, the controller is further configured to determine at least one of a consumed service life of the fuse element or a service life remaining of the fuse element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting thermal-mechanical strain fatigue in an electrical fuse include a controller configured to monitor at least one fuse fatigue parameter over a period of time while the fuse is connected to an energized electrical power system, and based on the monitored at least one fuse fatigue parameter, the controller is further configured to determine at least one of a consumed service life of the fuse element or a service life remaining of the fuse element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting thermal-mechanical strain fatigue in an electrical fuse include a controller configured to monitor at least one fuse fatigue parameter over a period of time while the fuse is connected to an energized electrical power system, and based on the monitored at least one fuse fatigue parameter, the controller is further configured to determine at least one of a consumed service life of the fuse element or a service life remaining of the fuse element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting thermal-mechanical strain fatigue in an electrical fuse fatigue include a controller configured to monitor at least one fuse fatigue parameter over a period of time while the fuse is connected to an energized electrical power system, and based on the monitored at least one fuse fatigue parameter, the controller is further configured to determine at least one of a consumed service life of the fuse element or a service life remaining of the fuse element.

Abstract: A power fuse includes a housing, first and second conductive terminals extending from the housing, and at least one fatigue resistant fuse element assembly connected between the first and second terminals. The fuse element assembly includes at least a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate respectively connecting the first and second conductive terminals, and a plurality of separately provided wire bonded weak spots interconnecting the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate.

Abstract: An electromagnetic component for a circuit board includes first and second magnetic core pieces and a bifilar coil extending between the first and second magnetic core pieces. The bifilar coil includes a first coil segment having first and second surface mount terminations, and a second coil segment having third and fourth surface mount terminations. The bifilar coil and core pieces facilitate a significant height reduction in the component while offering the same performance as existing power inductor components.

Abstract: An embodiment of an in-line fuse holder has been disclosed. The fuse holder includes a first terminal and a second terminal configured to cooperate with the first terminal in retaining a fuse between the first terminal and the second terminal, wherein each of the first and second terminals has a sidewall that defines a fuse-receiving socket, the sidewall having a plurality of apertures circumferentially spaced about the socket.

Abstract: An embodiment of an in-line fuse holder has been disclosed. The fuse holder includes a first terminal and a second terminal configured to cooperate with the first terminal in retaining a fuse between the first terminal and the second terminal, wherein each of the first and second terminals has a sidewall that defines a fuse-receiving socket, the sidewall having a plurality of apertures circumferentially spaced about the socket.

Abstract: Electromagnetic inductor components include a magnetic core and a conductor assembled with the core and defining a winding completing a number of turns. The conductor is fabricated from a composite material including carbon nanotubes having an improved conductivity. The conductor has a cross section defined by an effective diameter. The conductor is fabricated to have performance parameters that are selected in view of a function of a ratio of conductivity and/or a function of a ratio of effective diameter of the composite conductor material relative to a reference conductor material as conventionally used in an inductor fabrication.

Abstract: A non-contact magnetic sensor assembly includes a thin-walled magnetic ring that facilitates a reduction in the size of the device without compromising performance. The component assembly may be configured as a Hall effect current sensor and may be included in a string monitor for a photovoltaic power system.