NXP Semiconductors Transient Suppression Devices 2,400+

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Dynamic Impedance Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Minimum Diode Capacitance Additional Features JEDEC-95 Code Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Maximum Breakdown Voltage Reference Standard

933601850133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3.25 W

380 V

251 V

SILICON

933601670133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3.25 W

65.5 V

44 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

933867510115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

20.9 V

13.8 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PTVS6V0P1UP,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

7.02 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

6 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

10.3 V

6.67 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

7.37 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

934045760165

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

24 W

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

TIN

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.72 W

e3

SILICON

933658360133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

GLASS

SINGLE

500 W

ZENER

1

LONG FORM

E-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.75 W

44 V

SILICON

PTVS13VS1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

15.15 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

13 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

21.5 V

14.4 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

15.9 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS5V0P1UP

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5 V

150 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

6.4 V

SILICON

7 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933753590143

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

94.4 V

64 V

SILICON

933601860133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3.25 W

419 V

280 V

SILICON

934045750165

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

19.6 W

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

TIN

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.72 W

e3

SILICON

933867480115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

15.7 V

10.4 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

933867720115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

152 V

104 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PTVS14VS1UTR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

14 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

15.6 V

e3

SILICON

17.2 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS43VS1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

43 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

47.8 V

e3

SILICON

52.8 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933962850113

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

459 V

310 V

SILICON

PTVS9V0S1UTR,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

10.55 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

9 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

15.4 V

10 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

11.1 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933601590133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3.25 W

31 V

20.8 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

933753460133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

28.4 V

18.8 V

SILICON

933867660135

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

86.5 V

58 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PTVS28VS1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

28 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

31.1 V

e3

SILICON

34.4 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933867760135

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

224 V

153 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

933753730133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

380 V

251 V

SILICON

934055341112

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

1000 W

AVALANCHE

10 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.75 W

276 V

188 V

SILICON

933658220133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

GLASS

SINGLE

500 W

ZENER

1

LONG FORM

E-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.75 W

11.4 V

SILICON

PTVS7V0S1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

8.2 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

7 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

12 V

7.78 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

8.6 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933601780133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3.25 W

185 V

124 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

934001240115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

498 V

340 V

SILICON

933658540133

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ELLIPTICAL

GLASS

SINGLE

500 W

ZENER

1

LONG FORM

E-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.75 W

251 V

SILICON

PTVS17VP1UP,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

19.9 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

17 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

27.6 V

18.9 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

20.9 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS40VS1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

44.4 V

SILICON

49.1 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933753680143

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

224 V

153 V

SILICON

934056046115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

17 W

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.335 W

e3

SILICON

PTVS28VP1UTP

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

28 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

31.1 V

e3

SILICON

34.4 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS40VS1UTR,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

46.8 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

40 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

64.5 V

44.4 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

49.1 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS6V5S1UTR,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

7.6 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

6.5 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

11.2 V

7.22 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

7.98 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

933867590115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

46.2 V

31 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PTVS51VP1UTP,115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

59.7 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

51 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

82.4 V

56.7 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

62.7 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

934034090135

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

DO-214AC

228 V

SILICON

933753560143

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

70.8 V

48 V

SILICON

933753570113

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

78.6 V

52 V

SILICON

934055171115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON BIPOLAR TERMINAL, 4 ELEMENTS

20 W

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

150 Cel

-65 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

SILICON

933867450115

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

1500 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LELF-R2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.8 W

11.3 V

7 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

934033910135

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

300 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

DO-214AC

40 V

SILICON

PTVS7V5S1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

8.77 V

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

7.5 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

12.9 V

8.33 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

9.21 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS15VP1UTP

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

15 V

185 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

16.7 V

e3

SILICON

18.5 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

PTVS12VZ1USK

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1900 W

14.4 V

AVALANCHE

.2 uA

1

12 V

BOTTOM

12 V

125 Cel

-40 Cel

R-PBCC-N2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

CATHODE

29 V

13.3 V

SILICON

15.4 V

IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2, 4-5; IEC-61643-321

PTVS58VS1UR

NXP Semiconductors

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

58 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

PURE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

64.4 V

SILICON

71.2 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134; IEC-61000-4-2; IEC-61643-321

Transient Suppression Devices

Transient suppression devices are electronic components used to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes and surges that can damage or destroy sensitive components. These voltage transients can be caused by lightning strikes, power surges, electrostatic discharge, or electromagnetic interference.

Transient suppression devices work by providing a low-impedance path for the transient current to flow to ground, diverting the energy away from the sensitive components. There are several types of transient suppression devices, including:

1. Varistors: Varistors are voltage-dependent resistors that provide a high resistance under normal operating conditions, but a low resistance under high-voltage transient conditions. They are commonly used in power supplies, motor controls, and lighting systems.

2. Metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs): MOSFETs are used as voltage clamps to limit the voltage to a safe level during transient events. They are commonly used in automotive electronics and power supplies.

3. TVS diodes: TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are used to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes and surges by providing a low-impedance path to ground. They are commonly used in telecommunications, power supplies, and automotive electronics.

4. Gas discharge tubes: Gas discharge tubes (GDTs) are used to protect electronic circuits from high-voltage surges by ionizing a gas within the tube to provide a low-impedance path to ground. They are commonly used in telecommunications and power systems.

Transient suppression devices come in different package sizes and current ratings, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a circuit board or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.