No, a combination type AFCI refers to a circuit breaker AFCI that offers both parallel and series arc protection. The term “combination” refers to parallel and series arc protection and does NOT refer to combined AFCI and GFCI protection; the term “dual” however does refer to AFCI and GFCI protection. Therefore, the Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacle provides protection against arc-faults as well as ground faults in a single device.
In line with this, dual function AFCI/GFCI breakers offer both “combination” type (parallel and series) AFCI protection and GFCI protection.
AFCI receptacles also offer both series and parallel protection and are referred to as Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) AFCI receptacles.