GDTs shunt surge current to ground and limit overvoltage to a harmless level. Major benefits of GDTs are their high current handling capability (up to several kA), high insulation resistance and extremely low capacitance, making them almost unnoticed in normal operation. With the implementation of onboard electric circuitry as part of the introduction of electric and plug-in hybrid drives, automobiles are now confronted with the same dangers as fixed installations or equipment. In the new EHV series EPCOS offers arresters with high current handling capability especially designed for the needs of the automotive industry. All tubes are produced at a site certified to ISO TS 16949 standard together with products that have been in use in automotive applications for almost 20 years. The arresters are tested by automotive standards like IEC 60068 and can sustain high humidity environments and heavy vibration while maintaining full operability at all times. They can withstand high AC voltages without ignition. The EPCOS EHV series is fully UL graded (UL1449, E319264) and can be delivered for many different voltage levels as well as in different wire configurations. EPCOS
