Title :
A new component - the metal oxide varistor suppressor
Author :
Golden, Forest B.
Author_Institution :
Gen. Electr. Co., Auburn, NY, USA
Abstract :
The paper deals with the novel aspects of a newly developed transient voltage suppressor. Details of its operation, fabrication and characterization are given. Its performance is compared against the more familiar devices currently used for transient voltage protection including devices such as spark gaps, zeners and selenium suppressors. Application features are discussed briefly. Future development trends and their significance to the system designer are given.
Keywords :
MIS devices; Zener effect; selenium; spark gaps; transients; varistors; metal oxide varistor suppressor; selenium suppressors; spark gaps; transient voltage protection; transient voltage suppressor; zeners; Clamps; Junctions; Metals; Shape; Transient analysis; Varistors;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1972 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlantic City
DOI :
10.1109/PPESC.1972.7094897
