Hi Tom:


>   Is it permitted to use PTC as an overcurrent protective device
>   for power sources not inherently limited?
>   I don't have EN60950-1 here, but I remember it must be a fuse
>   or other non-autoreset device.

I said:

    "The trick is to determine if your test houses can 
     class the PTC as an 'overcurrent protective device.'"

Another subscriber said that the PTC is a resistor and
therefore a PTC-protected LPS must be "inherently" limited.

I suggested the PTC as an overcurrent protective device
because as its resistance goes up, the PTC provides
protection against overcurrent.  


Best regards,
Rich





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