Eaton CB185P-150 Automotive Circuit Breaker - 3 kAIC

Feature → Business Impact → Application: The CB185P-150 delivers 150 A continuous rating with a 3 kAIC interrupt capacity for 48 Vdc circuits, enabling robust short-circuit protection without nuisance trips in demanding automotive and industrial control applications. This level of current handling supports power trains, chassis networks, and panel-fed protection, reducing risk of equipment damage and unscheduled downtime. In practice, engineers assign this breaker to feeders and distribution blocks where reliable, fast interruption is essential to meet OEM tolerances and warranty commitments. Switchable Type III design provides a manual reset capability after a fault, facilitating rapid diagnostics and reducing maintenance cycles. The predictable re-closure behavior minimizes operational surprises and supports service teams in high-demand environments. This translates to lower service costs and faster return-to-service in critical automotive and machinery installations. Panel mounting with a compact footprint supports ease of installation in constrained control panels, instrument clusters, and harness enclosures. The 1.9 in length, 2.9 in height, and 2.1 in width footprint, along with a lightweight 0.18 lb weight, simplifies routing and reduces panel depth requirements. RoHS compliance ensures alignment with regulatory standards across Europe and North America, helping engineers avoid late-stage design changes. This, combined with standard Bussmann series compatibility, reduces sourcing risk and accelerates procurement cycles for value-driven projects. Compatibility and ecosystem advantages include established Eaton Bussmann planograms and readily available datasheets, enabling consistent part numbering, ease of replacement, and streamlined field service.