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All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Underlined text indicates a Code change. Q. What does the Code require for overcurrent protection of flexible cords, flexible cables, and fixture ...

This paper discusses about the integrated overcurrent/overvoltage protection device that helps protect telecommunications equipments. With the advancement in ...

This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Flexible cord must be protected by an overcurrent protection device in accordance with its ampacity as specified in Table 400.5(A)(1) or Table 400.5(A)(2) [240 ...

For a PDF verion of this article, click here. Where resettable overcurrent protection is a requirement, PolySwitch polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) devices offer a highly effective ...

The PolySwitch TSM600-400, developed by Raychem Circuit Protection, is a low-resistance, resettable overcurrent protection device for communications infrastructure applications. This RoHS-compliant ...

POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE) enabled devices and their electronic components are designed for operation within specified current and voltage ratings. If these ratings are exceeded due to short-circuit or ...

LED luminaires require precise power and heat management because LEDs convert most of the electrical energy they receive into heat rather than light. Without adequate thermal management, this heat can ...