Electric drives require effective protection against overloads and short circuits. Both phenomena cause motor disruption and create a risk of damage to the motor. This could lead to a potentially ...

Motors and their associated equipment must be protected against both overload and overcurrent (short circuit or ground fault). This function is usually split, with ...

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Joining ST’s lineup of safety switches, the IPS1050LQ is a low-side switch featuring smart overload protection with configurable inrush and current limits. Three pins allow selection between static ...