A Surge Suppression IC is an electronic component designed to protect sensitive electronic devices and circuits from voltage surges or transient overvoltage spikes caused by lightning strikes, power line disturbances, electromagnetic interference (EMI), or switching large electrical loads. The proliferation of electronic devices in various applications, increasing awareness of power quality issues, such as voltage fluctuations, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference, and continuous advancements in semiconductor technology drive the Surge Suppression ICs market. In this article, everything PE has listed some interesting Surge Suppression ICs that were trending on the website in 2024.
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150 V Single-Pole Surge Protection Device
The G50-150-S-PN50 from Prosurge is a Single-Pole Surge Protection Device that has been designed to guarantee reliability in rugged environments and high-exposure locations. It has a voltage rating of 150 V and a current rating of 50 kA. This surge suppressor has a voltage-level protection rating of up to 1.2 KV with a response time of less than 100 ns. It is non-pluggable and supports encapsulated spark gap (ESG) technology to guarantee reliability during operation. This surge suppressor provides a high lightning current discharge capacity of up to 50 kA for 10/350 μs. It is also equipped with degradation indication and optional remote signal contacts. This RoHS-compliant surge protector is available in a DIN rail-mount package that measures 90.5 x 66.8 x 36 mm. Read more.
Programmable Electronic Circuit Breaker for Wafer Probe Applications
The LTC4246 from Analog Devices is a Programmable Electronic Circuit Breaker that is ideal for ATE wafer probe electronics, scope probe protection, industrial control, and relay replacement applications. It requires an input voltage of 5 - 13.2 V. This surge suppressor consists of eight compact SPST switches, each with an independent circuit breaker function, making them suitable for extremely space-constrained designs. It is programmable in steps of 50 mA and can withstand a threshold current of up to 1.5 A with an accuracy of 12%. This surge protector can either allow the switches to operate autonomously or be arbitrarily grouped with other switches that will respond together to the fault of any single device within its group. Read more.
250 V Single-Phase Plug-in Lightning and Surge Arrester
The 2905465 from Phoenix Contact is a Single-Phase Plug-in Lightning and Surge Arrester that has been designed for universal use with optimum energy coordination between the lightning current arrester and the device. It has a voltage rating (AC) of 12 - 250 V and 125 V (DC). This surge arrester is designed with Spark Gap technology with low residual voltage characteristics to provide excellent protection against high-energy lightning currents. It offers direct coordination when connected in parallel with varistor arresters to deliver optimal protection for sensitive electronics. It includes a mechanical/visual status indicator and remote indication contact to provide status information and has consistently pluggable protection modules for easy maintenance. It is available in a screw-mount package that measures 95.2 x 74.5 x 35.6 mm. Read more.
Ethernet Surge Protector for Data Line Protection Applications
The STC-TEL-200T from Sola HD is an Ethernet Surge Suppression Device that has been designed for telephone and data line protection applications. It requires an input voltage of 220 V and has a current rating of 0.15 A. This suppressor uses an advanced two-stage hybrid design and addresses over-voltage transients with silicon break-over capabilities while mitigating sneak and fault currents with resettable fuses (PTCs). It uses two screw terminals to connect a telco line with the protector and then plugs the equipment to be protected into the female modular jack on the surge suppressor. It is available in a module. Read more.
IP20 Protected 200 kA Surge Suppression IC
The SPD2-350-4P0-R from Littelfuse is a Surge Suppression IC that has been designed to provide equipment protection from transient over-voltage events that last in the range of microseconds. It requires an input voltage of up to 350 V and has a current rating of less than 50 kA (IEC standard) and 200 kA (UL standard). This IC can clamp and withstand high-energy transients, ensuring low residual voltage during surge events. It offers a higher nominal discharge current to prevent equipment disruption, downtime, and degradation. This IC includes an interlocking tab mechanism that secures the module against vibration while eliminating the need for additional over-current protection devices in UL applications reducing component count and costs. It features thermal protection preventing catastrophic failure, and the IP20 protection rating ensures a finger-safe design, enhancing worker protection. It is available in a DIN rail-mount package that measures 90 x 72 mm and is ideal for power distribution, and industrial applications. Read more.
Single-Phase Surge Voltage Arrester for Power Supply Applications
The 2807430000 from Weidmuller is a Single-Phase Surge Voltage Arrester that has been designed to efficiently minimize the possibility of interference coupling induced by transient surge voltages, even well below the limitations specified by the insulation coordination standards DIN VDE 0110-3 / EN 60664-3. It requires an input voltage of 230/400 V and can withstand a short-circuit current of up to 100 kA. This surge suppressor is tested according to product standard IEC 61643-11 / DIN EN 61643-11 and can be installed in systems (e.g. power supply) as per IEC 61643-12 / VDE 0675-6-12 and IEC 62305-4 / VDE 0185-4 standards. It integrates a fuse into the arrester to enhance the protection capability. This surge suppressor is available in an IP20-rated DIN rail-mount package that measures 68 x 104.5 x 36 mm and is ideal for installation in power supply system applications. Read more.
100 kA AC Surge Protector for Power Circuit Applications
The 1260-1NSMG-120 from Bourns is a Hybrid Surge Protective Device that is designed to protect high-risk electrical service entrance and branch panels. It has a voltage rating (AC) of 120 V and can handle a surge current of 100 kA (per mode). This protective device is based on Bourns’ advanced hybrid architecture (metal oxide varistor (MOV) + gas discharge tube (GDT)) technology, which provides excellent reliability and safety with no leakage or follow current. It is intended to be installed at the front end of the installation, in the main switchboard, close to sensitive terminals, or in installations without LPS (lightning rods). This surge protector comes in a pluggable module to ensure easy replacement. It is available in a DIN rail-mount package that measures 90 x 36 mm and is ideal for EV charging stations, power circuits, branch panels, and heavy industrial applications. Read more.
300 W Surge Protector for Voltage Protection Applications
The RSP300-168 from Recom Power is a Surge Protector that is ideal for clamping RIA12 and NF F01-510 standard voltage transient applications. This surge suppressor requires an input voltage of 40 - 160 V and has a power rating of 300 W. It has been designed to protect DC/DC converters from railway over-voltage transients up to 385 V (DC). This protector tracks the input voltage and clamps the output voltage to 168 V (DC). It can be inserted in series with the input of the RP180H-110xxSRW, RPA200H-110xxSRUW, and RP240H-110xxSRW converter families to make them compliant with both RIA12 and NF F 01-510 surge immunity specifications. This RoHS-compliant surge protector is available in a PCB-mount package that measures 40.6 x 25.4 x 10.2 mm. Read more.
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