IEEE C62.35-1987
IEEE Standard Test Specifications for Avalanche Junction Semiconductor Surge Protective Devices
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IEEE C62.35-1987 is a technical standard for testing avalanche junction semiconductor surge protective devices, providing a defined basis for evaluating how these components behave under surge conditions. In the context of power, energy, and industrial applications, it helps engineers compare performance and verify device suitability for protection duties. This makes IEEE C62.35-1987 useful where controlled, repeatable testing is needed to assess surge response, reliability, and design consistency.
What is IEEE C62.35-1987?
This standard sets out test specifications for avalanche junction semiconductor surge protective devices, focusing on how they should be evaluated rather than on a specific product design. IEEE C62.35-1987 is intended to support consistent technical assessment of surge protection components used in electrical systems. By defining test expectations, it helps reduce ambiguity in qualification work, procurement, and documentation. The result is a clearer reference for comparing device performance under surge-related conditions.
Where is IEEE C62.35-1987 used?
IEEE C62.35-1987 is typically relevant in power and industrial electrical applications where semiconductor surge protective devices are selected or tested for surge-handling duties. It may be used by engineers working on protection circuits, equipment qualification, and component verification for systems that need controlled overvoltage protection. The standard is especially useful in workflows involving device testing, design review, and acceptance criteria for surge suppression components in electrical equipment.
Why is IEEE C62.35-1987 important?
IEEE C62.35-1987 matters because it supports consistent testing and clearer performance comparison for surge protective devices. In practice, that can improve design control, reduce uncertainty in compliance reviews, and help buyers and engineers assess whether a component meets expected surge-related requirements. For applications where protection performance affects equipment reliability, having a shared test specification can also lower the risk of misapplication and inconsistent results across laboratories or projects.
- Avalanche junction surge protective devices
- Test specifications and evaluation methods
- Power and industrial electrical applications
- Performance comparison and qualification
- Superseded IEEE standard reference
- Publication Date: 1989
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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