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Web-based training programme discusses circuit protection solutions

Tyco Electronics has introduced a free web-based training programme aimed at designers of electronic and electrical equipment. CPU (Circuit Protection University) provides a suite of practical and self-paced tutorials that cover electrical basics and detailed descriptions of circuit protection strategies. The CPU site includes an overview of circuit protection devices and tutorials on overcurrent and overvoltage protection techniques. The training programme includes real world examples of circuit protection solutions for consumer electronics, including: cell phones, batteries and charging systems; laptop computers and multimedia equipment; set-top boxes and high-speed communications equipment; and automotive infotainment equipment. The CPU virtual training programme utilises examples and analogies to explain how overcurrent and overvoltage protection devices prevent injury, protect electrical equipment from damage and maintain uninterrupted device performance. Helpful resources include a glossary of terms and an overview of the company’s circuit protection products, as well as a knowledge-evaluation quiz at the end of each module.