The increasing use of integrated circuits in modern electronic systems has resulted in a growing awareness about lightning overvoltage hazard. The integrated circuits, especially large-scale ...

Why a gas-discharge tube is an important component for overvoltage protection. The history of spark gaps—predecessors to GDTs—includes a role in famous movies. How a new, compact, surface-mount GDT ...

This is the best method for providing surge suppression that allows the lowest let-through voltage to your electrical system and its connected devices. Let-through voltage is the surge remnant that ...

Basics of MOV and GDT device construction and operation. Typical surge rating densities, leakage current, and capacitance of compared devices. Commonly experienced aging mechanisms and failure modes.

Surge protective devices can prevent damage, downtime, and lost revenue. ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) released an infographic, What are Power ...