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Metal Oxide Varistors

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03-05-2010, 09:02 AM

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Metal Oxide Varistors

A metal oxide varistor absorbs potentially destructive energy and dissipates it as heat, thus protecting vulnerable circuit components and preventing system damage. Varistors can absorb part of a surge.
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