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The ABCs of MOVs

From Littelfuse, Inc.
 

 
The material in this guide has been arranged in 3 parts for easy reference; Section A, Section B and Section C. "A" is for Applications This section provides general guidelines on what types of MOV products are best suited for particular environments. "B" is for Basics This section explains what Metal Oxide Varistors are, and the basic function they perform. "C" is for Common Questions This section helps clarify important information about MOVs for the design engineer, and answers questions that are asked most often. Want to know more? For a copy of the latest Littelfuse MOV data book, please contact your local Littelfuse sales representative. Also available is the companion document "The ABC's of Multilayer Suppressors", AN9671. For technical assistance, call 1-800-999-9445 (US) or visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.littelfuse.com/
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Topics of Interest
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