Bourns Inc.

Gas Discharge Tubes

Bourns offers their heavy-duty precision gas discharge tubes

Image of Bourns Inc's Gas Discharge TubesBourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model 2046 and 2028 series of 8 mm x 10 mm gas discharge tube (GDT) products. The GDTs are primarily targeted to telecom applications requiring ITU compliance but are suitable for use in many other applications. The GDTs are 3-electrode devices with a maximum 8/20 µs surge-current rating of up to 30 kA. Model 2028 and 2046 are offered as a core package for cassette or radial leaded for through-hole applications. An optional fail-short mechanism is available for thermal runaway protection.

Features
  • Long and stable service life
  • Low leakage
  • Low capacitance
  • High surge current rating
  • Optional fail-short mechanism available on some models
Applications
  • Telecommunications CPE and network equipment
  • Industrial electronics, power supplies
  • Data communications
  • Consumer electronics
  • Medical equipment
Published: 2013-07-12

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