Technical Contact:
Royce Rote
Business Development Manager, Transportation
E-T-A Circuit Breakers
972-775-1637
royce.rote@e-t-a.com
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Ellen Albright – Communications Manager
E-T-A Circuit Breakers
847-544-5207
ellen.albright@e-t-a.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
E-T-A introduces the “Coolest” Type II MINI Circuit Breaker in the Market
For protection of electrical systems in cars, trucks, buses and other specialty vehicles
June 15, 2011 – Mt. Prospect, IL: E-T-A Circuit Breakers is pleased to
announce the release of the Type II version of the 1620 MINI thermal
automotive circuit breaker. After rigorous research, development and
testing the E-T-A Type II circuit breaker with modified reset has the
lowest operating temperature in the MINI circuit protection market.
The addition of the Type II version of the 1620 to the already existing
Type I and III versions of the product, rounds out E-T-A’s MINI circuit
breaker offering. E-T-A is now the only manufacturer in the market to
provide the four type classes (I, II, III, and III*) of circuit breakers
meeting all requirements of SAE J553 in the miniature package.
Specifications:
The Type II 1620 is available in current ratings from 5… 30 A with
voltage ratings of 12 VDC. The product housings are color-coded
consistently with industry standard current ratings and are designed to the form, fit and function of other MINI
blade products in the market making the 1620 interchangeable with blade type fuses. The integration of the 1620
into designs allows for trouble-free retrofit capability, eliminates the need for spare fuses, saves space and
reduces vehicle downtime.
Applications:
The Type II 1620 is intended for the protection of 12 V on-board electrical systems in passenger cars, trucks,
buses, watercraft, specialty vehicles and extra low voltage wiring systems requiring modified reset capability
(Type II).
Availability:
E-T-A’s Type II 1620 MINI Thermal Automotive Circuit Breakers are available with a standard lead time For more
information on the 1620 or any of E-T-A’s broad selection automotive thermal circuit protection devices call E-T-A
at 1-800-462-9979 or visit www.e-t-a.com.
About E-T-A:
E-T-A Circuit Breakers is a world leading manufacturer of circuit breakers and is a single-source supplier for most
circuit protection technologies: thermal, thermal-magnetic, magnetic and high performance. E-T-A circuit breakers
are available in more than 150 models and 350,000 different configurations. E-T-A is also a leading manufacturer
of solid state remote power controllers (SSRPCs). All E-T-A circuit protection devices are RoHS compliant. With
North American headquarters in Chicago, the company serves industrial OEMs and end-users.
Caption: E-T-A Circuit Breakers’ SAE J553 Type II MINI Thermal Automotive Circuit Breaker