Jan 24, 2012 #1 digi001 Full Member level 5 Joined Apr 5, 2011 Messages 244 Helped 22 Reputation 44 Reaction score 21 Trophy points 1,298 Activity points 2,904 for simulation purposes, would a metal oxide surge arrester give me similar overall results as that of a metal oxide varistor for clamping a voltage?
for simulation purposes, would a metal oxide surge arrester give me similar overall results as that of a metal oxide varistor for clamping a voltage?
Jan 27, 2012 #2 E emontllo Full Member level 4 Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 194 Helped 62 Reputation 124 Reaction score 59 Trophy points 1,308 Activity points 2,694 Yes. A metal oxide surge arrester is basically a varistor (MOV). The name changes according to the application, size, technology and ratings. Just use a varistor with similar specifications.
Yes. A metal oxide surge arrester is basically a varistor (MOV). The name changes according to the application, size, technology and ratings. Just use a varistor with similar specifications.