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What is Resettable fuse (PTC) in electronics sourcing?

A polymer device (PTC, also called a polyfuse) that limits current during a fault and resets when it cools. Resettable fuses are chosen by hold and trip current, replacing one-time fuses where self-recovery matters.

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