Article | REF: D5171 V1

Protection against disturbances - Protective components

Authors: Michel GRACIET, Joseph PINEL

Publication date: August 10, 1998

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5. Gas Splitters

5.1 Operating principle

These components consist of two insulated electrodes immersed in a gas. Their protection mode is based on a discharge into the gas as soon as the voltage exceeds their ignition voltage. They then short-circuit when overloaded.

Gas splitters: different structures
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