Fuses are widely used in a variety of electrical and electronic equipment, including power distribution systems, motors, appliances, and electronic devices such as computers and televisions.
Fuses
In the context of electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is a safety device designed to protect electrical equipment from overcurrent or short circuit. It works by breaking the circuit when the current passing through it exceeds a certain level, thereby preventing damage to the equipment or even a fire.
A fuse consists of a metal wire or filament that is designed to melt and break the circuit when the current exceeds a certain level. The wire is enclosed in a ceramic or glass tube, which is filled with a filler material such as sand or quartz to prevent the arc that occurs when the wire melts from damaging nearby components.
Fuses are rated based on their current-carrying capacity, and different types of fuses are used for different applications. For example, fast-acting fuses are used for circuits that require rapid response, while time-delay fuses are used for circuits that may experience temporary overcurrent conditions.
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