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(Electricity) A momentary large increase in the current or voltage in an electric circuit.
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Thyristor Surge Suppressors - (24 companies)
Thyristor surge suppressors are semiconductor chips used to protect circuits and devices from over-voltage and over-current. Search by Specification | Learn more about about Thyristor Surge Suppressors
Circuit Protection Devices - (1448 companies)
Circuit protection devices are used to protect electronic components from unwanted transients such as current and voltage surges, electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning, spikes and other signals that can imperil the operation or damage the component. Search by Specification | Learn more about about Circuit Protection Devices
Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) - (41 companies)
Metal oxide varistors (MOV) are semiconductors that protect electronic components and systems from transient voltages. Search by Specification | Learn more about about Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
ESD Suppressors - (21 companies)
ESD suppressors are semiconductors that protect electronic components and systems from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Search by Specification | Learn more about about ESD Suppressors
Chip Resistors - (141 companies)
Chip resistors are passive resistors with a form factor of an integrated circuit (IC) chip. Typically, they are manufactured using thin-film technology. Search by Specification | Learn more about about Chip Resistors



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