Description

The Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)  is a component that is used in electrical circuits to limit voltage. They’re mostly found in voltage-sensitive electrical gadgets’ protection circuits. A varistor effectively bypasses all transient surge voltages. A varistor is a voltage-dependent‚ nonlinear device that behaves similarly to back-to-back Zener diodes in terms of electrical behavior. Zinc oxide varistors are nonlinear resistors made up mostly of zinc oxide and a variety of metal oxide additives. They are utilized for transient voltage absorption‚ pulse noise suppression‚ and circuit voltage stability and have bilateral and symmetrical V-I characteristics curves with exceptional huge peak current capabilities.

Applications

Varistors like the TMOV20RP320M are commonly used in electronic circuits and electrical systems to protect against voltage surges caused by lightning strikes, power supply fluctuations, or other transient events. They are often used in power distribution panels, surge protectors, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics.