0ZSC0380FF1E

PTC resettable fuses are electronic components designed to protect circuits from overload or short-circuit conditions. In an overload condition, the resettable fuse will open and deactivate the circuit. In order to prevent a permanently damaged circuit, a reset action is required to deactivate the fuse and restore the circuit.

The 0ZSC0380FF1E resettable fuse is specifically designed to protect low-energy circuits from overload and short-circuit conditions. The 0ZSC0380FF1E has a high current capacity of 3.8A, which is suitable for low-energy circuit applications such as automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and communications.

In addition to its overload and short-circuit protection, the 0ZSC0380FF1E provides low-resistance connections, which ensures low voltage drops. Its low resistance of 0.003 ohms also minimizes power dissipation and reduces total power consumption.

The 0ZSC0380FF1E consists of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element and two terminals. The PTC element is a resistor made of conductive polymer-based semiconductor material. When the current passing through the PTC element is higher than the rated current of the fuse, the temperature of the element rises and the resistance increases. This increased resistance then causes the current to decrease, thereby protecting the circuit from overload or short-circuit conditions.

When the fuse is tripped, the current passing through it drops to zero. A reset action is necessary to reactivate the fuse and restore the circuit. The reset action can be done manually or automatically via a reset contact within the device.

In summary, the 0ZSC0380FF1E resettable fuse is a low-energy component designed to protect circuits from short-circuit and overload conditions. The low-resistance connections provide low voltage drops, while the manual or automatic reset feature ensures that the circuit is properly protected. The 0ZSC0380FF1E is suitable for applications such as automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and communications.