Generally, the Art. 210 requirements for branch circuits are prerequisites for applying requirements found elsewhere. This fact is exemplified by the overcurrent protection requirements [Sec. 210.20].

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All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What is the Code requirement for sizing the overcurrent protection of conductors? A. Except as permitted by Sec. 240.4(A) through (G), ...

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For the PDF version of this article, click here. Protecting power transistors against overcurrent failure has always been a challenging issue in power circuit design. In order to protect against even ...

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