System Availability

MCB vs. eFuse: Which is the best solution for properly securing DC circuits?

April 14, 2025

In this blog article we compare a traditional miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) with integrated eFuses, highlighting the advantages of an ECB in terms of faster and more reliable tripping without the need for peak current. […]

What does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) tell you?

March 22, 2023

MTBF is the measure for the reliability of a device or system component. In this blog article you will learn what exactly is meant by MTBF, why it is an important quality indicator for power supplies and how it differs from service lifetime. The term MTBF appears in the data sheets of various technical system […]

How can the availability of a system be increased?

February 13, 2023

For plant operators, the primary goal is to ensure maximum availability of machines and systems. This requires a reliable power supply throughout the entire lifetime of the system. Therefore, it is important that the applied power supplies are reliable, safe and durable. Within a power supply system, however, the power supply unit is often just […]