Solid state breaker in China in Armenia

What is a solid-state circuit breaker?

Solid-state circuit breakers are faster, can be dynamically adjusted and can be connected to the intelligent network and monitored remotely. They can be used in various applications, including residential, commercial and industrial AC systems.

How fast can a solid state circuit breaker detect a short circuit?

ABB’s solid-state circuit breaker can detect and respond to a short circuit fault 100 times faster than a mechanical circuit breaker. Energy storage systems and their corresponding electrical grid services are strongly affected by the downtime in case of an internal fault.

What is the difference between a mechanical and solid-state circuit breaker?

Solid-state technology guarantees an extremely fast interruption and clears a fault in a few microseconds. In comparison, a mechanical circuit breaker with the same frame size takes a few milliseconds. ABB’s solid-state circuit breaker can detect and respond to a short circuit fault 100 times faster than a mechanical circuit breaker.

Are electro-mechanical circuit breakers replaced by intelligent solid-state devices?

In multiple applications, conventional Electro-mechanical circuit breakers are now replaced by intelligent solid-state devices with increased performance in term of control and protection capabilities. Read more Would you like a guided tour to discover ST's new look? Click on each block to learn more about ST's offers.