A guide to selecting the correct circuit protection components for various applications.
Circuit Protection Technology Types
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Circuit Fault Characteristics
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Overvoltage Protection Devices & Applications
Voltage transients are short-duration surges or spikes. Unsuppressed, they may damage circuits and components and result in complete system failure.
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Overcurrent Protection Devices & Applications
Excessive current events can lead to catastrophic failures in electronic circuits. These failures can result in safety hazards such as fire, shock, or explosion.
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Source, with additional information: Littelfuse: Circuit Protection Products
See also:
Varistor Specifications: TVS - Varistors, MOVs
Using a PTC as a Fuse for Circuit Protection
Differences in Circuit Protection Devices