The Littelfuse PolySwitch has developed the femtoASMDC, an automotive-specific version of their PPTC devices. These products are qualified to AEC-Q200 and certified to ISO/TS16949, the standards for electronic components used in the automotive industry. The key difference between these product families and other protection devices in the Littelfuse circuit protection product portfolio is the qualification process that is followed which includes a series of rigorous tests related to the automotive environment. As a result, they are characterized by specific additional values determined following automotive-related testing.
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- Innovative Circuit Protection Solutions
- Automotive Devices Quick Reference Application Guide
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- Automobile Harness Protection Application Note
- PolySwitch Automotive Catalog
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| Features |
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- Smaller footprint: industry standard 0603 size femtoASMDC series
- Low profile compared to the existing 2920 size ASMD series
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- AEC-Q200 qualified, ISO/TS16949 certified
- Surface-mount form factor
- Resettable solution for overcurrents and short-circuits
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| Benefits |
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- Provides wider range of form factors to enhance design flexibility
- Meets ever-increasing demand for compact and space-saving designs
- Suitable for standard PCB assembly
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- Meets most stringent requirements for the extremely harsh automotive environment
- Restores system operation after reset when fault condition is removed
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