by Liz London | Nov 10, 2018 | Articles, Uncategorized
Varistor vs. TVS Diode – a tough question, for sure! Let’s dig in. A varistor is a device whose resistance varies with the voltage across its terminals, but in a non-linear relationship. A few electrical devices exhibit this behavior, but the term...
by Liz London | Oct 10, 2018 | Articles, Uncategorized
What is a thyristor? Types of thyristors and their uses Thyristors are an interesting class of semiconductor devices. They share similar characteristics with other solid-state components made from silicon, like diodes and transistors. Therefore, distinguishing...
by Liz London | Sep 8, 2018 | Articles, Uncategorized
When aerospace manufacturing giant Boeing was tasked with designing a new IT network on board the US Navy’s upgraded Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, finding the right surge protection equipment was critical. When a lightning strike, power surge, or...
