Glossary Definition for TVS

Definition

Transient Voltage Suppressor: Semiconductor device designed to protect a circuit from voltage and current transients. Typically implemented as a large silicon diode operating in avalanche mode to absorb large currents quickly.

Synonyms

• Transient Voltage Suppressor

Keywords

Transient Voltage Suppressor

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