There are better ways to keep your device always charged

It goes without saying that today’s mobile devices aren’t even on par with those of yesteryear.

Where yesterday’s phone was considered cutting-edge if it offered more than two ringtones, today’s device won’t even be considered for purchase unless it can take a high-quality picture, upload it to Facebook and Instagram, and stream music . . . all at the same time.

The expectations of today’s consumers are vastly different than those of consumers not even 10 years ago. As a result, the devices being built are significantly superior than their predecessors, and they have far more components built into them to meet these new demands. 

Naturally, all of this new technology requires more power, and more often than not, consumers are finding themselves chained to the walls as their devices power up. 

There are ways to avoid this, of course. Littelfuse, the Chicago-based circuit protection company, came up with the handy infographic below to help users keep in mind seven different habits they can pick up in order to keep their mobile devices constantly charged.

Beyond better consumer habits, the technology itself needs to be improved as well. To this regard, Littelfuse has developed the compact 777 Series Fuse. It provides protection for higher-wattage wall-mount chargers for battery-powered electronic equipment like smartphones, tablets, phablets, and more.

How is this useful? Well, consider the fact that earlier chargers had relatively low wattage of about 5 W. Today’s more compact chargers are expected to handle anywhere between 10 and 15 W of power. This means the charger must be able to withstand higher levels of current. That being understood, the axially leaded 3.6 x 9-mm 777 Series Fuse incorporates a specific type of arc-quenching design to provide a more finely tuned balance between the surge tolerance necessary to prevent annoying fuse tripping with the fuse’s ability to open safely when a short circuit occurs.

In layman’s terms, the 777 Series Fuse helps provide the user with a safer, faster, more efficient means of charging one’s device, which leads to less time spent being plugged into the wall.

For those tasked with building these devices, designers and engineers alike will appreciate the fact that the 777 Series is able to withstand up to 24 hits of 7.5-kV ringwave surge, and will open safely on a direct short condition without producing soot, sparks, or sounds. 

“From the consumer perspective, everybody wants their mobile electronic devices to recharge quickly, so they can get back to using them in the way they were intended. The 777 Series Fuse allows circuit designers to engineer fast, compact, and economical chargers that don’t compromise user safety,” said Daniel Wang, product manager for the 777 Series Fuse line. “Circuit designers can count on Littelfuse for robust fuse design and superior manufacturing quality.” 

To learn more about the 777 Series Fuse, visit Littelfuse.com