Eaton CB185P-40 Automotive Circuit Breaker - 3 kAIC

Feature: 40 A amperage rating enables protection for mid-range automotive circuits. Business Impact: Reduces the risk of wiring damage and component failure during overloads, lowering repair costs and downtime. Application: Suitable for 48 Vdc automotive power rails in passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial equipment. Feature: 3 kAIC interrupt rating provides robust short-circuit protection. Business Impact: Limits arc energy and protects conductors, fuses, and controllers from catastrophic faults, improving system reliability. Application: Critical for high-energy automotive circuits where wiring harnesses are densely bundled. Feature: Switchable with Type III mechanism. Business Impact: Facilitates safe manual operation and testing without removing power, enhancing maintenance efficiency. Application: Field service scenarios and diagnostic workflows in automotive OEM and retrofit projects. Feature: Panel mounting with compact dimensions (1.9 in depth, 2.1 in width, 2.9 in height). Business Impact: Enables easy integration into space-constrained control panels, reducing enclosure footprint and assembly time. Application: Wiring enclosures, under-dashboard modules, and telematics installations. Feature: RoHS compliant and part of Eaton Bussmann family. Business Impact: Supports regulatory compliance and streamlined sourcing with standard parts and documented compatibility. Application: Global vehicle platforms and industrial equipment leveraging Bussmann series protection devices. Feature: Catalog and UPC traceability (CB185P-40, UPC 051712614788). Business Impact: Improves inventory control, procurement accuracy, and plug-and-play replacement. Application: Spare parts management in service fleets and repair shops.