2037-30-B

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are electrical protection devices that protect other sensitive electronics from voltage surges. GDTs work by limiting the amount of voltage that can pass through it. This is done by a two-stage process.

When a surge or transient occurs, it will travel through the GDT where it will first strike the gas inside the discharge tube. This will cause the gas to ionize and create a highly conductive path. This conductive path allows current to travel through, and limits the potential rise in the electronic device. The second stage is the sparkover where voltage is bled away from the sensitive device.

The 2037-30-B type of GDT offers superior performance when compared to other types of GDTs. This device is suitable in applications such as power converters, motor and motor drives, construction tools, and solar power applications. The 2037-30-B GDTs are designed for both single-phase and three-phase systems.

The 2037-30-B GDT offers higher surge capacity with a low internal capacitance, which is significant in power electronics systems. This device also offers low leakage current, affordability, and superior thermal stability over its lifetime. Additionally, it’s small size allows for easy installation and replacement.

The 2037-30-B GDT is a three-terminal device consisting of a discharge tube and an anode. The anode provides the connection to the protected equipment. The discharge tube works by limiting the voltage that can pass. The third terminal can be used to ground the GDT or it can be left open. When the voltage exceeds a certain threshold, the gas inside the tube will start to ionize. This reduces the breakdown voltage and allows it to absorb the excess current. The current is then directed to ground which limits the voltage potential and protects the associated equipment from voltage surges.

In conclusion, the 2037-30-B GDT is designed for superior surge protection in power converters, motor and motor drives, construction tools, and solar power applications. It has higher surge capacity, low internal capacitance, low leakage current, great thermal stability and a small form factor. This device also employs two-stage voltage protection. The first stage is an ionizing discharge tube which helps limit the voltage while the second stage involves diverting the current away from the equipment.