E-T-A introduces the “Coolest” Type II MINI Circuit Breaker in the Market

July 13, 2011 - PRLog -- E-T-A Circuit Breakers is pleased to announce the release of the Type II version of the 1620 MINI thermal automotive circuit breaker.  After rigorous research, development and testing the E-T-A Type II circuit breaker with modified reset has the lowest operating temperature in the MINI circuit protection market.

The addition of the Type II version of the 1620 to the already existing Type I and III versions of the product, rounds out E-T-A’s MINI circuit breaker offering.  E-T-A is now the only manufacturer in the market to provide the four type classes (I, II, III, and III*) of circuit breakers meeting all requirements of SAE J553 in the miniature package.

Specifications:
The Type II 1620 is available in current ratings from 5… 30 A with voltage ratings of 12 VDC.  The product housings are color-coded consistently with industry standard current ratings and are designed to the form, fit and function of other MINI blade products in the market making the 1620 interchangeable with blade type fuses.  The integration of the 1620 into designs allows for trouble-free retrofit capability, eliminates the need for spare fuses, saves space and reduces vehicle downtime.

Applications:

The Type II 1620 is intended for the protection of 12 V on-board electrical systems in passenger cars, trucks, buses, watercraft, specialty vehicles and extra low voltage wiring systems requiring modified reset capability (Type II).

Availability:

E-T-A’s Type II 1620 MINI Thermal Automotive Circuit Breakers are available with a standard lead time For more information on the 1620 or any of E-T-A’s broad selection automotive thermal circuit protection devices call E-T-A at 1-800-462-9979 or visit http://www.e-t-a.com/us_thermal+M57147d9b65e.html.

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E-T-A Circuit Breakers is a world leading manufacturer of circuit breakers and is a single-source supplier for most circuit protection technologies: thermal, thermal-magnetic, magnetic, electronic and high performance. E-T-A's circuit breakers are available in more than 150 models and 350,000 different configurations. Additionally, E-T-A is a leading manufacturer of solid state remote power controllers (SSRPCs). All E-T-A circuit protection devices are RoHS compliant. With North American headquarters in Chicago, the company serves industrial OEMs and end-users.