Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Circuit Protection Type | Mounting Feature | Rated AC Voltage | Rated DC Voltage | Rated Current | Terminal Shape | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Rated Breaking Capacity | Manufacturer Series | Trip Time/Delay | Additional Features | Actuator Type | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Environmental Characteristics | JESD-609 Code | Dimensions | Circuit Function | Body Height | Reference Standard | No. of Poles | Maximum Operating Temperature | Blow Characteristic |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA; UL; VDE |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
3.015 in (76.58 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA, UL, VDE |
4 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
1 kA |
Rocker |
0.76 in (19.31 mm) |
0.76 in (19.31 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.535 in (38.99 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL; VDE |
1 |
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Altech |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
Toggle Handle |
Bulk |
4.291 in (109 mm) |
1.378 in (35 mm) |
IP20 |
Trip |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CE, CUL, UL |
2 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
2 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
14 kA |
Toggle |
4.134 in (105 mm) |
2.091 in (53.1 mm) |
Trip Free |
1.772 in (45 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA, UL |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
3.612 in (91.75 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.165 in (54.99 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
2 |
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Sensata Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Screw |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
2.49 in (63.24 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Trip Free |
1.859 in (47.22 mm) |
CCC; VDE |
2 |
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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
0 °C (32 °F) |
1 kA |
5 s |
Push To Reset |
1.378 in (35 mm) |
0.575 in (14.6 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.22 in (31 mm) |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
150 ms |
Toggle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.845 in (46.86 mm) |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
1 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
48 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
15 kA |
Toggle |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
0.701 in (17.8 mm) |
IP20 |
Manual On/Off |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
1 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
Short |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
1 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
120 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Trip |
CSA; UL |
1 |
40 °C (104 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
32 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2.5 kA |
Push Button |
2.194 in (55.73 mm) |
1.457 in (37 mm) |
Fluid Resistant, IP66 |
Manual On/Off |
0.728 in (18.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
1 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
2 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle Handle |
Trip |
CSA; UL |
2 |
40 °C (104 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
15 kA |
Toggle |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
1.417 in (36 mm) |
IP20 |
Manual On/Off |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
2 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
Short |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
480 V |
250 V |
15 A |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
22 kA |
0.192 in (4.88 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
0.104 in (2.63 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
50 °C (122 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
600 V |
250 V |
15 A |
Toggle Handle |
6 in (152.4 mm) |
4.13 in (104.902 mm) |
Trip |
3.38 in (85.852 mm) |
UL |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
240 V |
240 V |
15 A |
10 kA |
3.8 in (96.52 mm) |
3.2 in (81.28 mm) |
3.8 x 3.2 x 4.9 in (96.52 x 81.28 x 124.46 mm) |
4.9 in (124.46 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
240 V |
240 V |
15 A |
10 kA |
5.7 in (144.78 mm) |
4.4 in (111.76 mm) |
5.7 x 4.4 x 3.1 in (144.78 x 111.76 x 78.74 mm) |
3.1 in (78.74 mm) |
2 |
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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
32 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
2.2 s |
Push To Reset |
Series Trip |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
1 kA |
6 s |
Push To Reset |
1.375 in (34.93 mm) |
0.66 in (16.76 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.494 in (37.96 mm) |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
2.25 in (57.15 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.845 in (46.86 mm) |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Texas Instruments |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
120 V |
28 V |
15 A |
Screw |
2 kA |
3TC2 |
Rated breaking capacity at 28 VDC: 6000 A |
Push-Pull |
1.094 in (27.79 mm) |
0.781 in (19.84 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant |
1.094 x 0.781 x 1.03 in (27.79 x 19.84 x 26.16 mm) |
1.03 in (26.16 mm) |
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Texas Instruments |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
15 A |
Screw |
7277 |
Push Button |
Trip |
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Phoenix Contact |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
277 V |
125 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
Bulk |
3.205 in (81.4 mm) |
1.39 in (35.3 mm) |
IP20 |
Trip |
2.587 in (65.7 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
2 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
12 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
Automatic Reset |
SAE |
A circuit breaker is an automatic electrical switch that is designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent or short circuits. Circuit breakers are commonly used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and they are an important safety device that helps prevent electrical fires, equipment damage, and personal injury.
Circuit breakers work by monitoring the amount of current flowing through an electrical circuit. If the current exceeds a preset level, the circuit breaker will trip, or open the circuit, to prevent damage to the electrical system. When the circuit breaker trips, it interrupts the flow of current, which stops the electrical current from flowing and prevents further damage.
Circuit breakers are available in a variety of types and sizes, and they can be classified based on their voltage rating, current rating, and interrupting capacity. Some common types of circuit breakers include thermal circuit breakers, magnetic circuit breakers, and hybrid circuit breakers.
In addition to protecting electrical systems from overcurrent and short circuits, circuit breakers also help improve the reliability and efficiency of electrical systems. They can also be used to switch electrical circuits on and off, which can be helpful in certain applications.