IEEE Approved Draft Guide for the Application of Surge-Protective Components in Surge Protective Devices and Equipment Ports - Overview

The C62.42 guide series covers surge protective components (SPCs) used in power and telecom surge protective devices (SPDs) and equipment ports. This Overview part covers:- Protective functions both non-linear and linear- Component technologies and characteristics- Common circuit designs used in surge protective devices (SPDs) and equipment ports Information on the impulse (surge) generators used to test surge protective components (SPCs) Additional parts of C62.42 on specific SPC technologies provide details on:-Component construction-Characteristics and ratings-Application examples