The current transformer includes a magnetic circuit made of magnetic material that is intended to be placed around a primary conductor, and a secondary winding that is wound onto a portion of the magnetic circuit in order to deliver a secondary current to processing circuits. In this current transformer the magnetic circuit includes at least one device for varying the magnetization of a portion of the magnetic circuit according to the temperature in order to limit or to decrease the magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit when the temperature of the magnetic circuit increases. The protection device and the electrical circuit breaker include such a transformer.

The current transformer includes a magnetic circuit made of magnetic material that is intended to be placed around a primary conductor, and a secondary winding that is wound onto a portion of the magnetic circuit in order to deliver a secondary current to processing circuits. In this current transformer the magnetic circuit includes at least one device for varying the magnetization of a portion of the magnetic circuit according to the temperature in order to limit or to decrease the magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit when the temperature of the magnetic circuit increases. The protection device and the electrical circuit breaker include such a transformer.

A dual feeder circuit system for supplying electrical power can include one or more feeder groups, each feeder having a first wire and a second wire connected between a source terminal and a load terminal to carry the same electrical signal on both wires. The system can include one or more current transformers disposed on one or more of the feeders groups such that the current transformer is disposed around both the first wire and the second wire. The first wire can be passed directly through a first side of the current transformer to allow current to travel through the current transformer in a first direction, and the second wire can include a loop and be passed through a second side of the current transformer to allow current to travel through the current transformer in an second direction opposite the first direction.

A switching apparatus is disclosed for switching a current, formed using a phase conductor and a switch arranged in the phase conductor, for the purpose of switching a transmission of current via the phase conductor. In addition, the switching apparatus includes a circuit for deriving a test current from the phase conductor via a ground conductor; a sensing apparatus for detecting the test current and an evaluation apparatus for evaluating the detected test current. A control apparatus is used to control closing of the switch arranged in the phase conductor. The evaluation apparatus is configured to detect a zero crossing for an alternating current and the control apparatus is set up to prompt closing of the switch arranged in the phase conductor in accordance with the time of the zero crossing. An embodiment reduces abrasion or wear on the switch as a result of short-circuit currents during switching-on.

A switching apparatus is disclosed for switching a current, formed using a phase conductor and a switch arranged in the phase conductor, for the purpose of switching a transmission of current via the phase conductor. In addition, the switching apparatus includes a circuit for deriving a test current from the phase conductor via a ground conductor; a sensing apparatus for detecting the test current and an evaluation apparatus for evaluating the detected test current. A control apparatus is used to control closing of the switch arranged in the phase conductor. The evaluation apparatus is configured to detect a zero crossing for an alternating current and the control apparatus is set up to prompt closing of the switch arranged in the phase conductor in accordance with the time of the zero crossing. An embodiment reduces abrasion or wear on the switch as a result of short-circuit currents during switching-on.

A current transformer apparatus is configured to enable it to be electrically connected with and physically mounted to a circuit board. The current transformer apparatus includes a support upon which a coil is situated and upon which a plurality of approximately U-shaped electrical connectors are also situated. The electrical connectors each include an electrical contact that is biased toward a reaction structure. A circuit board is received between the electrical contact and the reaction structure, and the bias between the electrical contact and the reaction structure mounts current transformer apparatus to the circuit board and provides an electrical connection therebetween.

A current transformer apparatus is configured to enable it to be electrically connected with and physically mounted to a circuit board. The current transformer apparatus includes a support upon which a coil is situated and upon which a plurality of approximately U-shaped electrical connectors are also situated. The electrical connectors each include an electrical contact that is biased toward a reaction structure. A circuit board is received between the electrical contact and the reaction structure, and the bias between the electrical contact and the reaction structure mounts current transformer apparatus to the circuit board and provides an electrical connection therebetween.

A current transformer includes first and second transformer assemblies that each respectively comprise first and second groups of stacked iron core components. A first interface and a second interface are defined at an end of the first transformer assembly. A third interface and a fourth interface are defined at an end of the second transformer assembly. At least one of the first interface and the second interface is detachably connected with at least one of the third interface and the fourth interface. When the first and second transformer assemblies are connected with each other, the first and second groups of iron core components are combined to form a plurality of closed ring-shaped iron cores, and coils are respectively wound on at least two closed ring-shaped iron cores. An enclosed area defined between the first and second transformer assemblies causes induced current to be generated in at least one coil.

A measurement transformer includes a printed circuit and a magnetic core. The printed circuit includes an insulating layer, a primary through assembly and a secondary through assembly. The primary through assembly includes first primary plated through holes and second primary plated through holes extending through the insulating layer. The primary through assembly forms a portion of a primary winding of the transformer. The primary winding has a single turn. The secondary through assembly includes first secondary plated through holes and second secondary plated through holes extending through the insulating layer. The secondary through assembly forms a portion of a secondary winding of the transformer. The secondary winding includes a plurality of turns connected in series. The magnetic core extends in the thickness of the printed circuit.

A semiconductor module includes: a semiconductor substrate; a switching element having a first electrode, a second electrode, and a gate electrode, and the switching element configured to perform turning on/off between the first electrode and the second electrode in response to applying of a predetermined gate voltage to the gate electrode; a control circuit part configured to control the gate voltage; and a current detection element configured to detect a current which flows between the first electrode and the second electrode of the switching element, wherein the switching element, the control circuit part, and the current detection element are mounted on the semiconductor substrate, and the current detection element is formed of a Rogowski coil.