| 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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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
5 kA |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
50.8mm X 38.1mm X 51.89mm |
Series Trip |
2 |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
2.2 s |
Toggle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Fungus Resistant; Moisture Resistant |
2 x 0.75 x 1.64 in (50.8 x 19.05 x 41.66 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Standard |
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Altech |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
Toggle |
Bulk |
3.516 in (89.3 mm) |
2.067 in (52.5 mm) |
IP20 |
Trip |
2.693 in (68.4 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
3 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Altech |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
10 kA |
Toggle Handle |
Bulk |
4.291 in (109 mm) |
1.378 in (35 mm) |
IP20 |
Trip |
2.362 in (60 mm) |
CE, CUL, UL |
2 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Screw |
1 kA |
6 s |
Toggle |
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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Carling Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
32 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
1 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 32 VDC: 2500 A |
Push To Reset |
1.154 in (29.3 mm) |
0.551 in (14 mm) |
Manual On/Off |
1.78 in (45.2 mm) |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
32 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
1 kA |
Push To Reset |
1.154 in (29.3 mm) |
0.551 in (14 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.78 in (45.2 mm) |
CSA; CE; CUL; TUV; UL |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Handle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Handle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Handle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Handle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Handle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
80 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
7.5 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Toggle |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.817 in (46.15 mm) |
CSA; UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
12 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
150 A |
Modified Reset |
0.524 in (13.3 mm) |
0.276 in (7 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP50 |
Trip |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
12 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
150 A |
Reset Button |
0.524 in (13.3 mm) |
0.276 in (7 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
28 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
1 kA |
Push To Reset |
Bulk |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
0.535 in (13.6 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.063 in (27 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
480 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-35 °C (-31 °F) |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
3.228 in (82 mm) |
2.083 in (52.9 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP20 |
Trip Free |
2.37 in (60.2 mm) |
UL; TUV |
3 |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Standards: MIL-PRF-55629, MIL-STD-202 |
Push To Reset |
2.156 in (54.76 mm) |
0.745 in (18.92 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.64 in (41.66 mm) |
CSA; UL; VDE |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
Sealed Toggle |
1.375 in (34.93 mm) |
1.3 in (33.02 mm) |
Moisture Resistant; IP68; |
Series Trip |
2.158 in (54.81 mm) |
CUL; UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
3.625 in (92.08 mm) |
0.688 in (17.48 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.62 in (66.55 mm) |
CSA, UL |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-30 °C (-22 °F) |
5 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 50 VDC: 1000 A |
Rocker |
2.22 in (56.4 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.299 in (33 mm) |
CCC; CSA; KC; UL; VDE |
1 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-30 °C (-22 °F) |
5 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 50 VDC: 1000 A |
Rocker |
2.22 in (56.4 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.299 in (33 mm) |
CCC; CSA; KC; UL; VDE |
2 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-30 °C (-22 °F) |
5 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 50 VDC: 1000 A |
Rocker |
2.22 in (56.4 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
Corrosion Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Trip Free |
1.299 in (33 mm) |
CCC; CSA; KC; UL; VDE |
2 |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Sensata Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
15 A |
Stud |
5 kA |
Toggle |
5.125 in (130.18 mm) |
1.026 in (26.06 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Trip Free |
3.55 in (90.17 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL; VDE |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
1 kA |
6 s |
Push To Reset |
1.375 in (34.93 mm) |
0.66 in (16.76 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.494 in (37.96 mm) |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
150 ms |
Toggle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.845 in (46.86 mm) |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 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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Carling Technologies |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
1 kA |
Rocker |
0.76 in (19.31 mm) |
0.76 in (19.31 mm) |
Series Trip |
1.535 in (38.99 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL; VDE |
1 |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA, UL |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
3.015 in (76.58 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA, UL, VDE |
4 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Siemens |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
DIN Rail Mount |
400 V |
15 A |
Snap On |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
14 kA |
Environmental Characteristics: Sealed |
4.283 in (108.8 mm) |
1.386 in (35.2 mm) |
Environment Resistant; IP20; IP40 |
4.283 x 1.386 x 3.031 in (108.8 x 35.2 x 77 mm) |
Trip |
3.031 in (77 mm) |
CCC; CE; UL; VDE |
2 |
55 °C (131 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
250 V |
80 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Handle |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
0.755 in (19.18 mm) |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
CSA; UL; VDE |
1 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
480 V |
150 V |
15 A |
Stud |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
10 kA |
Handle |
1.85 in (47 mm) |
1.515 in (38.48 mm) |
Series Trip |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
UL |
2 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Carling Technologies |
Magnetic Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
277 V |
15 A |
Screw |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 kA |
Toggle Handle |
3.612 in (91.75 mm) |
2.265 in (57.53 mm) |
Moisture Resistant |
Series Trip |
2.165 in (54.99 mm) |
CSA; UL |
3 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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E-t-a Elektrotechnische Apparate |
Thermal Circuit Breaker |
Panel Mount |
240 V |
50 V |
15 A |
Quick Connect |
-30 °C (-22 °F) |
5 kA |
Rated breaking capacity at 50 VDC: 1000 A |
Rocker |
Corrosion/Moisture Resistant; IP00; IP40 |
Manual On/Off |
CCC; CE; CSA; CQC; KTL; UL; VDE |
2 |
60 °C (140 °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.