Recognize these inrush current limiting devices?

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The discussion centers on identifying a failed inrush current limiting device on a circuit board, specifically one marked with a logo resembling a superimposed letter V. Users suggest it may be a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode or a resettable fuse, with some speculating that the number "103" could indicate a power rating of 1000 watts. A Google Images search has yielded results pointing to a PTC resettable fuse, and further investigation reveals the double-V logo is associated with a company acquired by Littelfuse. The thread emphasizes the need for assistance in recognizing these components.
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Help me recognize these inrush current limiting devices
I have a circuit board, and one of these inrush current limiting devices (yellow arrows) has failed. Does anyone recognize them? Failing that, does anyone recognize the logo that looks like a letter V and an upside down V superimposed? I have searched in several places, but have been unable to identify them.
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TL;DR Summary: Help me recognize these inrush current limiting devices

I have searched in several places, but have been unable to identify them
Perhaps clamping diode ie a TVS ( transient voltage suppression ) .
the 103 could mean 1000 watts but that's a guess.
 
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