Bourns, Inc. has claimed one of the most significant breakthroughs in metal oxide varistor (MOV) device design in decades. The new IsoMOV protectors, or hybrid protection components, integrate the gas ...

Damage from transient overvoltages is one of the leading causes of equipment failure. Although some pieces of equipment may come equipped with transient protection, others will need some form of ...

The era of networked electronic technology is driving a growing need for risk mitigation of all kinds. Since your organization has undoubtedly made a substantial investment in the various electronic ...

Get helpful information on the questions to answer when evaluating MOV surge suppressors to meet your application requirements in a new paper from Bourns. Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) surge suppressors ...

KOA Speer Electronics has brought out a multilayer type metal oxide varistor that handles a surge current of up to 6,000A. The multilayer construction of the NV73S can absorb a large surge despite its ...

A surge current rating refers to the product’s ability to withstand a surge, not its ability to provide protection. In any case, the assumption that an SPD can handle the kind of power it would ...

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 ...