SL1026-275

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are mainly used to protect electronic circuit components from damaging transient voltages. GDTs are known to exhibit a low impedance path over a wide range of frequencies and voltages, making them ideal for providing protection to sensitive equipment and devices. In particular, the SL1026-275 is a three-layer, AC and DC rated, GDT which is designed to withstand high transient over-voltage. It is generally used in alternating current (AC) switching applications, such as surge suppressors, power amplifiers, and radiofrequency (RF) applications.

The SL1026-275 GDT has an insulating layer between two electrodes. When the voltage across the electrodes reaches a certain level, the gas in the GDT becomes ionized and a low-resistance current path is created. This is known as the breakdown voltage, and it is this property which enables the GDT to protect electronic components from transient over-voltages. This ability to limit voltage is known as clamping and the voltage is referred to as the peak inverse voltage. Once the transient voltage has passed, the current flow stops and the GDT returns to its original state.

The SL1026-275 GDT further offers benefits such as a fast response rate, low leakage current and minimal heat dissipation. The GDT also has an efficiency of over 99% at the peak inverse voltage, meaning that it is able to dissipate a large amount of power while dissipating minimal heat. Additionally, the device has a low weight-to-effect ratio, allowing for a device of limited size and weight to be used in applications where weight is a factor.

The SL1026-275 GDT is suitable for use in a range of areas including RF switching and interfacing, power surge protection, over-voltage protection and motor and circuit protection. In addition, the GDT is typically used to provide protection for applications such as AC/DC power converters, power amplifiers and other high voltage devices.

Overall, the SL1026-275 GDT is designed to offer maximum protection from transient voltages in a range of AC-rated applications. Its ability to quickly respond to over-voltage conditions, its low leakage current and the minimal heat it dissipates make it an incredibly useful device.