PW-20 · Chapter 4 · Power Conversion
eFuse vs PTC fuse; inrush
For a high-current AI board input, would you use a PPTC resettable fuse or an eFuse? How do you control inrush?
| Level | ●● onsite technical |
| Track | Power |
| Really testing | Protection speed and controllability. |
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