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Eaton Aerospace to shrink arc-fault breakers for military aircraft

Eaton Aerospace is to shrink its arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) for use in fighters and adapt the technology to DC and three-phase AC electrical systems. Single-phase AC arc-fault circuit ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

ACBMA Study Says AFCI Circuit Breakers Provide Better Protection in Homes than AFCI Receptacles

American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association says new research shows advantages of AFCI circuit breakers over AFCI receptacles. The American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association (ACBMA), a ...
Electronic Design

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters Detect And Mitigate Effects Of Arcing Faults

Residential electrical branch circuit breakers incorporate electronic and electrical technology in Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters that can turn off power to prevent fires if arcing occurs. This ...
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Lack of industry standard leaves intelligent circuit breakers on hold

Production of circuit breakers able to detect and isolate arcing in aircraft wiring is being held up by delays in agreeing an industry standard for the devices. Flight testing of prototype arc-fault ...