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10. GDT, Spark Gaps & Hybrid SPDs · Page 2 of 5

Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT)

Common in signal lines and some hybrid power designs.

Hybrid SPD components

GDT behavior

A GDT ignites into a low-voltage arc under surge stress, then returns to high impedance afterward (with proper circuit design).

Use cases

Widely used on telecom/data protection; also appears in hybrid power SPD topologies.

Caution

GDTs alone may not provide the low Up needed by modern electronics—often paired with MOVs.

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