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(Electronics) A circuit that responds to the rate of change of a current or voltage to prevent a rise above a predetermined value; it may include resistors, capacitors, coils, gas tubes, and semiconducting disks. Also known as transient suppressor.

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Thyristor Surge Suppressors - (23 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

IC Transient Voltage Suppressor Diodes (TVS) - (50 companies)
Transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes are designed to limit over-voltages. They can dissipate high amounts of transient power in a short period of time. Search by Specification | Learn more about about IC Transient Voltage Suppressor Diodes (TVS)

ESD Suppressors - (20 companies)
ESD suppressors are semiconductors that protect electronic components and systems from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Search by Specification | Learn more about about ESD Suppressors

Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) - (38 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)

Circuit Protection Devices - (1435 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

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