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What is the difference in failure mode between voltage-limiting SPDs and switching SPDs?
Sep 30 , 2025
Failure modes of voltage-limiting SPDs (varistors) As a core component of voltage-limiting SPDs, varistor (MOV) failure modes primarily stem from the material's physical properties and electrical stress. The primary failure mode is short-circuit failure and its derivative thermal breakdown. When subjected to surge currents exceeding their tolerance (a single, large energy event or multiple, cumula...
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