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2. Surge protector - Wikipedia

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   Surge Protection Device (SPD) for installation in a low-voltage distribution board. A surge protector (or spike suppressor, surge suppressor, surge diverter, [1] surge protection device (SPD), transient voltage suppressor (TVS) or transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS)) is an appliance or device intended to protect electrical devices in alternating current (AC) circuits from voltage spikes ...

3. Why a surge protector is the simple tech gadget that you ...

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   In addition to creating more plug-in opportunities, surge protectors help fortify your plugged-in devices from a surge in the electric power supply by preventing it from sizzling your beloved gadgets.

4. Uninterruptible power supply - Wikipedia

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   Offline/standby UPS: The green line illustrates the flow of electric power. Typical protection time: 5–20 minutes. Capacity expansion: Usually not available. The offline/standby UPS offers only the most basic features, providing surge protection and battery backup. The protected equipment is normally connected directly to incoming utility power.

5. Safeguard Your Electronics With These Power Strips and Surge ...

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   The Amazon Basics Surge Protector isn’t super compact, but it is a standout for the 4,500 joules surge protection it provides. There are eight outlets, three of which have additional space in ...

6. Varistor - Wikipedia

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   Plug assembly with surge protector circuitry. A typical surge protector power strip is built using MOVs. Low-cost versions may use only one varistor, from the hot (live, active) to the neutral conductor. A better protector contains at least three varistors; one across each of the three pairs of conductors.

7. Inrush current limiter - Wikipedia

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   The most popular application is the inrush protection of the AC current in switching power supplies (SPS). The primary reason for having surge current suppression in a SPS is to protect the diode bridge rectifier as the input or charging capacitor is initially charged. This capacitor draws significant current during the first half AC cycle and ...