Overvoltage protection of AC power lines is a common practice, which encompasses a variety of protection circuit solutions. Most designs are cost-driven and tend to use only the bare minimum of ...

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 ...

Knowing industry guidelines can save you money and enhance performance. The vast array of surge protection devices, and the ratings that characterize them, can be confusing. How do you sort through ...

Advancements in power TVS diodes have made them an effective alternative to metal oxide varistors (MOVs) in protecting AC and DC power supplies from power line surges and indirect lightning strikes.

My understanding is that when you look at Power Surge Protectors, you look at the Clamping Voltage *first* - and only then the Joule rating. From a reputable UL certified company. I have a 3,000 Joule ...

Las Vegas, NV (March 23, 2022) – DITEK, the leading provider of surge protection solutions, is featuring state-of-the-art technology at ISC West 2022, March 23-25 in Las Vegas. DITEK solutions protect ...

What can you do to protect your electronics from power surges? Use a surge protector. Appliance Science looks at how these devices save your gadgets. Richard Baguley has been writing about technology ...

Manufacturers of circuit protection devices continue to enhance the performance of their safety components to protect electronic devices and equipment, ranging from smartphones and wearables to data ...

April 24, 2026 – Millersville, MD – Haas & Sons Electric, a leading provider of residential electrical services, whole-home surge protection, and dedicated circuit installation in Maryland, has ...

Which is the better way to power your devices? Power strips and surge protectors both supply electricity to multiple devices, but they differ in their safety features. A surge protector is designed to ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer’s guide to the best technology. Read the full article with more details and background information here. Surge protectors don’t last ...