Method and system for checking the ability of an electronic fuse to switch off

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for checking the switch-off capability of an electronic fuse which is arranged between a voltage source and a consumer. The method includes monitoring a voltage at the consumer, switching the electronic fuse to a non-conductive state, and checking whether the voltage at the consumer drops to a threshold voltage within a set time. The present invention also relates to a system for checking the switch-off capability of an electronic fuse. The system includes a voltage source, a consumer, an electronic fuse between the voltage source and the consumer, a voltage measuring device to measure the voltage at the consumer, and a checking unit. The checking unit monitors the voltage at the consumer via the voltage measuring device, switches the electronic fuse to a non-conductive state, and checks whether the voltage at the consumer drops to a threshold voltage within a set time.

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