2036-40-C3LF

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are devices used for protecting electrical systems and components against overvoltage caused by lighting and other atmospheric or man-made electrical disturbances. In particular, they are used to limit transient voltages that can lead to high-voltage breakdowns, arcing, fires, and equipment malfunctions. The 2036-40-C3LF is a type of GDT that is widely used in a variety of applications.

The 2036-40-C3LF is composed of four elements: an insulating housing, a main gas discharge tube, a gap-compensating resistor, and two end caps. The main gas discharge tube is a special type of ceramic tube, filled with a noble gas such as Argon or Xenon, which provides a very high level of insulation between the inner and outer electrodes of the device. The gap compensating resistor is also a ceramic tube, filled with a specially designed resistor material. The combination of the two elements provide the 2036-40-C3LF with a very high level of surge protection.

The working principle of the 2036-40-C3LF is based on the concept of gas discharge tubes. When a transient voltage surge occurs, the main gas discharge tube switches from its normally high impedance state to a very low impedance one. This ensures that the surge voltage is quickly dissipated before it can reach the protected equipment. As the voltage passes through the main gas discharge tube, its current is limited by the resistor element, which helps to further reduce the voltage.

The 2036-40-C3LF is widely used in a variety of applications, such as telecommunications, automotive, solar power systems, and industrial systems. In applications such as solar power systems, they are used to protect against lightning and other high- voltage surges that can damage sensitive electronics. In industrial applications, they can be used to protect electronic components from high-voltage surges caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI).

The 2036-40-C3LF is also well-suited for other applications that require high levels of surge protection. For example, they can be used in communications systems to protect the equipment from distortion due to overvoltage conditions. In automotive applications, they can be used to protect onboard audio and video systems from high-voltage surges caused by electrical disturbances.

The 2036-40-C3LF is a reliable and effective solution for protecting sensitive electronic systems and components from high voltage surges. Its main gas discharge tube and gap-compensating resistor provide a high level of protection against transient voltages, allowing the protected equipment to continue working at full capacity. The wide range of applications where the 2036-40-C3LF can be used makes it an ideal choice for many different environments and applications.