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I am designing an automotive GPS unit and want to use a resettable fuse like a Ployswitch, but I am not sure how to specify the various parameters. What I can say is that in steady state my device consumes less then 100mA of current. But I am also adding a GSM module which needs to have peeks of up to 2A. But, that 2A is not from the power source right? I mean if the supply for the GSM module is 3.8v then 2A peaks (at I think about a 100-200Hz frequency) will not result in a 2A draw on the source of the power supply right? (which is a 9-32v car/truck battery).
Anyway, in the Ployswitch, there are two main parameters (I think). Trip Current and Hold Current. How should I correctly (by the book) specify these?
Or to take another approach, will this device work?
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Given that till now I have just been using 2A or 3A automotive fuses and it has been fine?
Thanks
Anyway, in the Ployswitch, there are two main parameters (I think). Trip Current and Hold Current. How should I correctly (by the book) specify these?
Or to take another approach, will this device work?
**broken link removed**
Given that till now I have just been using 2A or 3A automotive fuses and it has been fine?
Thanks
