2046-42-ALF

Series:	2046
Packaging:	Tray
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Voltage - DC Spark Over (Nom):	420V
Impulse Discharge Current (8/20µs):	10000A (10kA)
Tolerance:	±20%
Number of Poles:	3
Fail Short:	No
Mounting Type:	User Defined
Package / Case:	Cylinder No Lead, 3 Terminal

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Introduction to Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT)

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are surge protection devices that protect electrical equipment from transient voltage overloads in telecommunications systems, antenna systems, distribution systems, and other critical electrical systems. GDTs typically consist of a containment vessel sealed off with an insulating material and containing a nonconductive gas or vacuum. The GDT works by letting a sudden pulse of current through when faced with a large voltage difference, thereby resetting the balance of the current.

2046-42-ALF Application Field and Working Principle

The 2046-42-ALF Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) is a specific model of GDT that is mostly used in outdoor telecom, CATV, and broadband systems, as well as various power systems. These devices can be used for protection against symmetric and asymmetric lightning-induced transient currents, as well as protection against disturbances from electrostatic discharges.The 2046-42-ALF GDT works by allowing a large surge of current to pass through when faced with a huge voltage difference. This surge of current is then divided into two smaller and more manageable surges before passing through different parts of the GDT. The purpose of this is to prevent the entire surge from damaging the system. The two smaller surges can then be absorbed by the dielectric materials inside the GDT and dissipated as heat.This dissipated heat is then cooled by the nonconductive gas or vacuum inside the GDT so that it doesn\'t build up and potentially damage the system further. In this way, the 2046-42-ALF GDT is able to effectively protect the system from sudden surges of voltage while still allowing for the proper functioning of the system.

Advantages of GDT

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) provide many advantages over traditional surge protection devices. One of the main advantages is that they provide a much larger amount of protection than any other type of surge protection device. This is because they can allow larger voltage spikes to pass through before tripping, thereby providing a greater amount of protection to the system.Another advantage of GDTs is that they can provide protection against both symmetric and asymmetric surges, thus making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Additionally, GDTs have higher current thresholds than other types of surge protection devices, allowing them to provide better protection to the system. Finally, GDTs are also highly reliable and dependable, making them suitable for use in critical electrical systems.

Conclusion

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are a type of surge protection device that is commonly used in outdoor telecom, CATV, and broadband systems, as well as various power systems. The 2046-42-ALF GDT is a specific model of GDT that has higher current threshold and can protect against both symmetric and asymmetric surges. GDTs provide a much higher level of protection than other types of surge protection devices and are highly reliable and dependable, making them suitable for use in critical electrical systems.

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