The electronic fuse (eFuse) concept is an innovative new trend for protecting high voltage systems in eMobility applications.

This presentation will explore the design of a 400 V,100 A bidirectional resettable eFuse that features a preload function, continuous current monitoring/protection, and a web browser-based external controller/monitor.

Presenter: Scott Blackburn, Manager of Automotive Field Applications

Scott Blackburn is the Manager of Automotive Field Applications for Vishay Intertechnology. Scott received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering with a power electronics focus from the University of Toledo in Ohio, and later an MBA from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He initially worked as a Design Engineer in the aerospace industry and then made the jump to the automotive world, where he worked with Ford Motor Company and Dana Corporation. Scott has been with Vishay for over 13 years and is responsible for application engineering and business development in the Americas for all of the company’s automotive products.