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 |
50 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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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
50 A |
Screw |
1 kA |
6 s |
Push-Pull |
1.384 in (35.15 mm) |
0.69 in (17.53 mm) |
Corrosion/Environment/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.6 in (40.64 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail And Panel Mount |
690 V |
50 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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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
50 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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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
115 V |
28 V |
50 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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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
50 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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Legrand |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
50 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Toggle Handle |
Bulk |
4.106 in (104.3 mm) |
3.154 in (80.1 mm) |
Manual On/Off |
3.11 in (79 mm) |
IEC |
3 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail And Panel Mount |
690 V |
50 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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Sensata Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
120 V |
28 V |
50 A |
Screw |
3.5 kA |
1 s |
Rated breaking capacity at 28 VDC: 6000 A |
Push-Pull |
2.189 in (55.6 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
2.189 x 0.75 x 1.93 in (55.6 x 19.05 x 49.02 mm) |
Trip |
1.93 in (49.02 mm) |
1 |
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Sensata Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
120 V |
28 V |
50 A |
Screw |
3.5 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 28 VDC: 6000 A |
Push-Pull |
2.189 in (55.6 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; Moisture Resistant |
2.56 in (65.02 mm) |
MIL-C-5809 |
1 |
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Carling Technologies |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 A |
Stud |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
5 kA |
Rocker |
3.8 in (96.52 mm) |
3.015 in (76.58 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.975 in (75.57 mm) |
UL |
2 |
66 °C (150.8 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
65 V |
50 A |
Screw |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
Series Trip |
1 |
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Sensata Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
50 A |
Stud |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
5.125 in (130.18 mm) |
2.072 in (52.63 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Trip Free |
3.55 in (90.17 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
2 |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Rocker |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.16 in (54.86 mm) |
CSA; UL; VDE |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Siemens |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
50 A |
Snap On |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
4 kA |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
IP20 |
5.512 x 2.165 x 5.866 in (140 x 55 x 149 mm) |
Trip |
5.866 in (149 mm) |
ATEX; CCC; CE; CSA; EAC; IECEX; UL; VDE |
3 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
50 A |
Screw |
-30 °C (-22 °F) |
800 A |
Push To Reset |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
0.709 in (18 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
1.26 x 0.709 x 1.969 in (32 x 18 x 50 mm) |
Tease-Free And Trip-Free |
1.969 in (50 mm) |
CBE; CSA; EN; IEC; UL; VDE |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
Medium |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
115 V |
28 V |
50 A |
Screw |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
5 kA |
Push Button |
1.22 in (31 mm) |
0.709 in (18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.89 in (48 mm) |
BW; CSA; UL |
1 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 A |
Stud |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
3.8 in (96.52 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.975 in (75.57 mm) |
UL |
2 |
66 °C (150.8 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
72 V |
50 A |
Screw |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
5 kA |
Push-Pull |
1.22 in (31 mm) |
0.709 in (18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.969 in (50 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
1 |
75 °C (167 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
5.78 in (146.81 mm) |
3.138 in (79.7 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.61 in (66.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
347 V |
50 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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Carling Technologies |
Equipment Leakage Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 A |
Stud |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
3.8 in (96.52 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.975 in (75.57 mm) |
CSA; UL |
2 |
66 °C (150.8 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
115 V |
28 V |
50 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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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
690 V |
50 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 kA |
Turn Button |
5.512 in (140 mm) |
2.165 in (55 mm) |
IP00; IP20 |
Trip |
6.299 in (160 mm) |
CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
3 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
50 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 |
240 V |
50 A |
Snap On |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Manual On/Off |
3 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
24 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
750 A |
Push To Reset |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.36 in (9.14 mm) |
Manual Reset/Off |
0.92 in (23.37 mm) |
SAE |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
96 V |
50 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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Phoenix Contact |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
50 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) |
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.