There are many cases where a power supply needs an internal current-limiter function, usually built using a current sensor, a control circuit, and a pass transistor. The current sensor itself can be a ...

Download this article in PDF format. It’s now common to see circuit boards that carry hundreds of amps, especially in intensive data-processing applications, electric vehicles, and ac distribution.

Safe 12V car adapter described here can be used to limit a +12 volt car battery current, available from the in-dash cigar lighter power port, to below 2.6 Amperes for use with portable electronic ...