A DC miniature circuit breaker (MCB) works on a thermal-magnetic tripping principle to protect against overloads and short circuits, similar to an AC MCB. For overloads, a bimetallic strip heats up from sustained high current, bends, and releases a latch that opens the circuit contacts. For short circuits, a strong magnetic field created by the surge of high current pulls on an armature, striking a trip lever and releasing the latch to open the circuit rapidly.
Overload Protection (Thermal Tripping)
The MCB contains a bimetallic strip made of two different metals with different thermal expansion rate.
Heating: During a prolonged overload (current above the rated capacity), the strip heats up from the current flowing through it.


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