2036-23-C2LF

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT)

A gas discharge tube arrester, also known as a GDT, is a type of surge protection device used to protect electrical systems from destructive surges. GDTs can be found in electronics, computers, telecommunications systems, and other applications where sensitive electronics need to be protected from electrical surges. GDTs are typically deployed along with other types of surge protection, such as metal oxide varistors, to provide robust surge protection. GDTs provide superior protection from higher energy impulses than traditional varistors due to their fast-acting nature.

2036-23-C2LF application field and working principle

The 2036-23-C2LF is a type of GDT used to protect sensitive equipment against electrical surges. The 2036-23-C2LF offers superior surge protection capability due to its wide operating range of 65 to 950 V. Its ultra-fast response time of less than 2 nsec makes the 2036-23-C2LF ideal for today’s high-speed and complex electronic systems. The 2036-23-C2LF is capable of handling impulse currents up to 50 kA (10/350 μsec) without causing damage to protected equipment.

The 2036-23-C2LF uses a combination of two electrical principles to protect equipment from electrical surges. The first principle is the basic gas discharge tube design that GDTs use. In this design, the arrester adheres to the principle of contact point gap operation. The arrester contains a small gap between two electrodes. When an electrical surge higher than the breakdown voltage of the arrester passes through the gap, a gas discharge occurs—this gas discharge being the namesake of the device. This discharge absorbs the energy of the surge and protects the electrical system.

The second principle is a lotter indium copolymer (LIC) design. The LIC is an alloy material that has the ability to increase the breakdown voltage of the arrester. This enables the construction of a GDT with a higher breakdown voltage with a smaller size than what would otherwise be possible. LIC also has the advantage of being able to dissipate the energy of a surge with minimal stress on the overall device – another major advantage.

The combination of the gap breakdown and the LIC construction of the 2036-23-C2LF enables the device to offer superior protection against electrical surges. In addition, the 2036-23-C2LF is highly reliable and can withstand harsh environments, making it ideal for various applications.

The 2036-23-C2LF is a great option for protecting a variety of electronic systems from electrical surges. Its fast-acting response time and superior surge protection capabilities make it a great choice for electronics that need to be protected from destructive surges.