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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Abb |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
347 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
18 kA |
5.118 in (130 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
5.118 x 3 x 2.756 in (130 x 76.2 x 70 mm) |
Trip |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
400 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
IP20 |
Trip |
3 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Legrand |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Handle |
Bulk |
6.496 in (165 mm) |
4.134 in (105 mm) |
Trip |
3.937 in (100 mm) |
IEC |
3 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Siemens |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
12 kA |
Rotary Handle |
6.496 in (165 mm) |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
IP20 |
6.496 x 2.756 x 6.85 in (165 x 70 x 174 mm) |
Trip |
6.85 in (174 mm) |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
30 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-32 °C (-25.6 °F) |
Lever |
2.89 in (73.41 mm) |
1.9 in (48.26 mm) |
Trip |
1.44 in (36.58 mm) |
SAE; UL |
1 |
82 °C (179.6 °F) |
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Siemens |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
2 kA |
Rotary Handle |
3.819 in (97 mm) |
1.772 in (45 mm) |
IP20 |
3.819 x 1.772 x 3.819 in (97 x 45 x 97 mm) |
Trip |
3.819 in (97 mm) |
3 |
40 °C (104 °F) |
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Abb |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
110 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
Toggle Handle |
3.386 in (86 mm) |
2.126 in (54 mm) |
IP20; IP40 |
Trip |
2.677 in (68 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
3 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
1.39 in (35.3 mm) |
Manual On/Off |
2 |
Low Inrush |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
30 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-32 °C (-25.6 °F) |
Lever |
2.89 in (73.41 mm) |
1.9 in (48.26 mm) |
Trip |
1.44 in (36.58 mm) |
SAE; UL |
1 |
82 °C (179.6 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
30 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-32 °C (-25.6 °F) |
Lever |
2.89 in (73.41 mm) |
1.9 in (48.26 mm) |
Trip |
1.44 in (36.58 mm) |
SAE; UL |
1 |
82 °C (179.6 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
15 kA |
Toggle |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
2.091 in (53.1 mm) |
IP20 |
Manual On/Off |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
3 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
Short |
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Siemens |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
6 kA |
Rotary Handle |
6.496 in (165 mm) |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
IP20 |
6.496 x 2.756 x 6.85 in (165 x 70 x 174 mm) |
Trip |
6.85 in (174 mm) |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Siemens |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail And Panel Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
2 kA |
Handle |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
IP00; IP20 |
5.512 x 2.165 x 5.882 in (140 x 55 x 149.4 mm) |
Trip |
5.882 in (149.4 mm) |
ATEX; CCC; CE; CSA; EAC; IECEX; KC; UL; VDE |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
Instantaneous |
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Siemens |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
230 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
10 kA |
Handle |
3.543 in (90 mm) |
1.417 in (36 mm) |
IP20 |
3.543 x 1.417 x 2.756 in (90 x 36 x 70 mm) |
Trip |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
2 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
40 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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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
48 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
4.5 kA |
Handle |
Bulk |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
2.067 in (52.5 mm) |
IP20 |
Trip |
2.579 in (65.5 mm) |
EN; IEC |
3 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Siemens |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
230 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
10 kA |
Handle |
3.543 in (90 mm) |
1.417 in (36 mm) |
IP20 |
3.543 x 1.417 x 2.756 in (90 x 36 x 70 mm) |
Trip |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
2 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Siemens |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
230 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
10 kA |
Handle |
3.543 in (90 mm) |
1.417 in (36 mm) |
IP20 |
3.543 x 1.417 x 2.756 in (90 x 36 x 70 mm) |
Trip |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
2 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
40 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.845 in (46.86 mm) |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Legrand |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Handle |
Bulk |
6.496 in (165 mm) |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
Trip |
3.937 in (100 mm) |
IEC |
4 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Siemens |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
10 kA |
Handle |
3.543 in (90 mm) |
2.835 in (72 mm) |
IP20 |
3.543 x 2.835 x 2.756 in (90 x 72 x 70 mm) |
Trip |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
4 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1.5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
Bulk |
3.583 in (91 mm) |
1.417 in (36 mm) |
IP20; IP40 |
Trip |
2.894 in (73.5 mm) |
EN; IEC |
2 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
347 V |
40 A |
Screw |
18 kA |
Toggle Handle |
5.5 in (139.7 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
Manual On/Off |
2.992 in (76 mm) |
CE; CSA; IEC; UL |
3 |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail And Panel Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
6 kA |
Reference standard: UL |
Rotary Handle |
Bulk |
5.197 in (132 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
IK09; IP20 |
Trip |
5.354 in (136 mm) |
ABS; ATEX; BV; CSA; CCC; DNV-GL; EAC; EN; IEC; LR0S; UKCA |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail And Panel Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw And Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
6 kA |
Rotary Handle |
Bulk |
5.197 in (132 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
IK09 |
Trip |
5.354 in (136 mm) |
CSA; EN; IEC; UL |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Sensata Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
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) |
CSA; UL; VDE |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Sensata Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
125 V |
40 A |
Stud |
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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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
115 V |
28 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
6 kA |
Push-Pull |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Tease-Free And Trip-Free |
1.929 in (49 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Sensata Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
120 V |
30 V |
40 A |
Screw |
Push Button |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
1.159 in (29.44 mm) |
Trip |
1.145 in (29.08 mm) |
UL |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Turn Button |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP20 |
Trip |
6.299 in (160 mm) |
CE; CSA; EN; IEC; UL |
3 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
40 A |
Snap On |
3.5 in (88.9 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
3.5 x 3 x 1.5 in (88.9 x 76.2 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
EN; IEC; UL |
2 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
15 kA |
Toggle |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
2.091 in (53.1 mm) |
IP20 |
Manual On/Off |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
3 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
Short |
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Eaton Corporation |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
120 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
Toggle |
Trip Free |
CSA; CE; CUL; EN; IEC; OVE; UL |
4 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
Manual On/Off |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
2.756 in (70 mm) |
IP20; IP40 |
Trip |
2.579 in (65.5 mm) |
EN; IEC; UL |
4 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Turn Button |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP20 |
Trip |
6.299 in (160 mm) |
CE; CSA; EN; IEC; UL |
3 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
40 A |
Snap On |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
15 kA |
Toggle |
3.15 in (80 mm) |
1.394 in (35.4 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 |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
40 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 |
40 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
2 |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
40 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.845 in (46.86 mm) |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Phoenix Contact |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
40 A |
Screw |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
Bulk |
4.567 in (116 mm) |
2.083 in (52.9 mm) |
Trip |
2.587 in (65.7 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
12 V |
40 A |
Stud |
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.