IEEE P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013
Part 1 Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs)
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P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 is a technical standard for Part 1 Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs), addressing the characteristics and requirements associated with these protective components. In the context of power, energy and industry applications, it is relevant where surge suppression, insulation behavior, and discharge performance must be understood with care. P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 helps provide a consistent reference for evaluating GDT-related design and engineering decisions.
About P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013
This standard focuses on the technical framework for gas discharge tubes, which are commonly used to control overvoltage events by diverting transient energy away from sensitive equipment. P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 is useful for identifying how GDTs are described, assessed, and compared in product or system specifications. For engineers and procurement teams, it supports clearer alignment between component selection, performance expectations, and documentation in applications involving dielectric behavior and protection devices.
Where is P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 used?
P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 is typically used in equipment and systems that need reliable transient protection, including power interfaces, industrial control hardware, communication-connected devices, and other electronics exposed to surge conditions. It is especially relevant where gas discharge tubes are part of the protection strategy for signal, line, or energy pathways. The standard also has value in material and device engineering contexts where discharge behavior, insulation coordination, and component consistency influence system performance.
Importance in practice
In practice, P62.42.1/D2, Sept 2013 matters because gas discharge tubes must perform predictably under electrical stress. A clear standard helps support design control, product comparison, and testing consistency when specifying protection components. It can also reduce procurement ambiguity by giving buyers and engineers a shared technical reference. For applications where fault tolerance and surge handling are important, using a well-defined standard may help improve reliability and limit avoidable risk.
- Gas discharge tube technical requirements
- Surge and transient protection context
- Dielectric and discharge-related considerations
- Component selection and specification reference
- Inactive standard status
- Publication Date: 2014
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
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- New Version Available: P62.42.1 (2016)
- Previous Version: P62.42.1 (2015)
- This Version: P62.42.1 (2014)
- Previous Version: P62.42.1 (2014)
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