Combined Thermal and Magnetic Tripping of MSM

This publication deals with the potential application of magnetic shape memory (MSM) alloys in conventional miniature circuit breakers. The intrinsic characteristics of MSMs are beneficial for this particular application since both thermal and magnetic actuation principles can be realized by a single element. The combined use of those two principles in one application is seldom and includes risks, which require a thorough technical investigation. In the following, both the application itself is de