V2F118X500Y3DRP

TVS - Mixed Technology covers a wide range of different approaches to combine the advantages of two or more technologies to achieve greater performance and reliability. The V2F118X500Y3DRP is one such example of a mixed-technology product that combines the best of two worlds to offer greater performance and reliability than would be achievable with either technology alone.

The V2F118X500Y3DRP is a high-reliability surge protector with a combination of varistor and gas tube technology. The varistor-type is widely used as it offers fast and very low-resistance protection from transients, with the advantage of no power to the device in normal operating conditions. The gas tube element features slower response, but offers superior absorption capacity with zero resource required during normal operation. The combination of these technologies provides the highest level of protection available in one package.

The device is designed to provide superior response time and superior life expectancy under surge conditions. This is achieved by monitoring the voltage level on the protected line and providing correction with a combination of the two technologies. The V2F118X500Y3DRP uses a thermal cut-off (TCO) circuit that triggers when the voltage exceeds a preset level. When the TCO circuit is active, both the Varistor and the Gas Tube elements are used to provide protection. In combination, they act as an active resistor to limit the peak of overvoltage and reduce the energy dissipated to the protected grid.

In normal operation, the varistor-type element is set at a preset voltage level, so it acts as a low-impedance shunt to divert any transients and provide maximum protection. When the thermal cut-off circuit is triggered, the gas tube element is activated. This limits the voltage through the varistor element and also limits the energy consumed in the system. The thermal cut-off element also ensures that the maximum energy delivered to the protected line is kept within safe limits, thereby avoiding the risk of damage.

The V2F118X500Y3DRP is ideal for protecting sensitive electronics from transient events, such as lightning surges or power outages. It offers both low-resistance and high-capacity protection, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. The product can also be used to protect data cables and other wiring systems from high-energy transients.

In summary, the V2F118X500Y3DRP is a mixed-technology product that combines the advantages of both varistor and gas tube technologies to provide superior performance and reliability. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, making it an ideal choice for protecting sensitive electronics from transient events. The product is designed to provide superior response time and effective surge protection, while keeping the energy dissipated to a safe level.