The arc-fault circuit interrupter: an emerging product

The arc-fault circuit interrupter is beginning to emerge as a new product in residential applications in the U.S. to protect against conditions that may cause fire. This paper provides some of the background regarding its emergence as a product and the function it is intended to provide. The evolving technology may also lend itself to industrial applications, as the potential applications become sufficiently well understood. Index Terms - Arc-fault circuit interrupter, arc-fault detection.