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Tips on Selecting the Right MOV Surge Suppressor

Oct. 19, 2020
Get helpful information on the questions to answer when evaluating MOV surge suppressors to meet your application requirements in a new paper from Bourns.

Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) surge suppressors are popular voltage limiters in a large variety of applications. But how do you choose the best MOV for your design from the multiple form factors and various surge protection ranges? A new resource from Bourns provides a step-by-step selection approach as well as detailed information on the features and specifications to help designers narrow down their search.

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