Impact of Surges on Equipment: Susceptibility of Electronics to Surge Damage

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence showing all electrical products, sensors, and systems containing electronic components are at risk of suffering damage from electrical surges.

This white paper is not meant to be an exhaustive study, nor a complete test spectrum.

It is a way to provide useful information to the electrical community.

Both for those who design electronic and electrical equipment and for those who install and use electronic and electrical equipment.

An increasing number of consumer products, machinery and systems feature sensitive electronics that need to be protected by SPDs.

Some devices may show malfunctions or experience upset events caused by surge events in actual installations.

Surges can damage, degrade, or destroy the sensitive electronic equipment in offices or businesses.

This results in equipment damage, equipment downtime, lost revenues, and productivity losses due to downtime.