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The document describes various overcurrent and surge protection devices, including fuses, circuit breakers, and poly switches, which protect against electrical faults and overloads. It also covers devices like residual current circuit breakers, metal oxide varistors, and lightning arresters that safeguard against leakage currents and voltage spikes. Each device is detailed with its type, description, functions, and applications in different settings.

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The document describes various overcurrent and surge protection devices, including fuses, circuit breakers, and poly switches, which protect against electrical faults and overloads. It also covers devices like residual current circuit breakers, metal oxide varistors, and lightning arresters that safeguard against leakage currents and voltage spikes. Each device is detailed with its type, description, functions, and applications in different settings.

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Fuse

Type: Overcurrent Protection Device


Description: A fuse is a safety device consisting of a thin wire or strip that melts when excessive
current flows through it, breaking the circuit.
Functions: Protects against overcurrent and short circuits.
Applications: Used in household appliances, automotive systems, and electronics.

Circuit breaker

Type: Overcurrent and Fault Protection device


Description: An automatic switch that trips and interrupts the circuit during overloads, short
circuits, or faults. It can be reset after tripping.
Functions: Protects against overcurrent and electrical faults.
Applications: Used in homes, industries, and commercial buildings.

Poly Switch

Type: Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device


Description: An automatic switch that trips and interrupts the circuit during overloads, short
circuits, or faults. It can be reset after tripping.
Functions: Protects against overcurrent and electrical faults.
Applications: Used in homes, industries, and commercial buildings.
Residual Current Circuit Breaker

Type: Earth Leakage Protection Device


Description: A device that detects leakage currents (current flowing to earth) and trips the
circuit to prevent electric shock or fire.
Functions: Protects against earth faults and leakage currents.
Applications: Used in homes, offices, and industries for safety.

Metal Oxide Varistor

Type: Surge Protection Device


Description: A voltage-dependent resistor that protects against *voltage spikes* by diverting
excess voltage to the ground.
Functions: Protects against surges and transient voltages.
Applications: Used in power strips, surge protectors, and electronic devices.

Inrush Current Limiter

Type: Current Limiting Device


Description: A device (often a thermistor) that limits the inrush current when a device is
powered on, preventing damage to components.
Functions: Protects against high startup currents.
Applications: Used in power supplies, motors, and transformers.
Gas Discharge Tube

Type: Surge Protection Device


Description: A tube filled with inert gas that ionizes during a voltage surge, creating a low-
resistance path to ground.
Functions: Protects against high-voltage surges and lightning strikes.
Applications: Used in telecommunication systems, power lines, and surge protectors.

Spark Gap

Type: High-Voltage Surge Protection Device


Description: A gap between two electrodes that allows a spark to pass through when voltage
exceeds a certain threshold, protecting the circuit.
Functions: Protects against high-voltage surges.
Applications: Used in high-voltage systems, radio transmitters, and lightning protection.

Lightning Arrester

Type: Lightning Surge Protection Device


Description: A device installed on structures to protect them from lightning strikes by providing
a path for the lightning current to ground.
Functions: Protects against lightning-induced surges.
Applications: Used on buildings, transmission lines, and telecommunication towers.

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