AC Line Protection

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Protection Application:: Products that are directly connected to the AC line may be exposed to large surge transients (lightning, load switching, etc.).
Solution Description:: For surge protection, an MOV should be selected based on the expected severity (energy, voltage and peak pulse current) of the transient surge. The specific family (C-III, UltraMOV or LA) can be determined after the surge severity is understood. A GFCI that is built-in to an appliance might also include a current-limiting device, but a general usage GFCI should allow over-current conditions to be handled by the branch circuit breaker or fuse in the service panel.
Companion Solutions:: Does not apply.
Regulatory Issues:: Standards will vary depending on the product to be protected.
Unique Features:: Does not apply.
Application Warnings:: Does not apply.

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