Blowable

adjectiveStandard termElectronics

Capable of intentionally failing or opening a circuit under overload conditions.

Describes a component, typically a fuse or an antifuse link, designed to break electrical continuity when subjected to excessive current. In programmable logic, a blowable link is permanently destroyed by a high-voltage pulse to set a specific logic state.

Heard on the job

Check if the board uses a blowable fuse or a PTC thermistor for overcurrent protection.