An
arc fault circuit interrupter includes: an insulating casing, electrical input terminals and electrical output terminals, first and second electrical path connected between the electrical input terminals and electrical output terminals, and a movement mechanism. The movement mechanism includes: first and second moving contact arms, electrically coupled to the first and second electrical paths, respectively; a
control circuit board; an arc detection mechanism, electrically coupled to the
control circuit board, for detecting an arc
signal and causing the
control circuit board to generate a trip
signal; a
tripping mechanism, electrically coupled to the control circuit board, for receiving the trip
signal to disconnect the electrical
coupling between the first moving contact arm and the first electrical path and / or the electrical
coupling between the second moving contact arm and the second electrical path. The device can immediately
cut off the power when detecting an arc signal to prevent
fire hazard.