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varistor

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varistor [vəˈrɪstə]
n
(Electronics) a two-electrode semiconductor device having a voltage-dependent nonlinear resistance Compare varactor
[a blend of variable resistor]


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These include Littelfuse Fuses, SIDACtor Protection, Thyristors, PTC (Resettable Fuses), Varistors, PulseGuard Suppressors, TVS diodes, Silicon Protection Arrays, Gas Discharge Tubes, fuseholders and accessories as well as Switching Thyristors.
The metal oxide varistor can be connected in a parallel formation in order to increase its life expectancy and current capability.
A varistor grid filters the negative charge such that the negative charge is uniformly distributed.
 
 
 
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