IEEE Guide for the Application of Surge Protectors Used in Low-Voltage (Equal to Or Less Than 1000 V, RMS, Or 1200 V, DC) Data, Communications, and Signaling Circuits

This guide provides assistance in selecting the most appropriate type of surge protector for a particular data, communication, and/or signaling circuit application. The purpose of this guide is to enable an understanding and an evaluation of the functions of the various types of multiple-component data, communications, and signaling circuit protectors in terms of particular applications.