SURGE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR POWER OVER NETWORK CABLES

摘要

A surge suppression unit comprises connection circuitry for coupling the surge suppression unit in a communication cable. Surge suppression circuitry uses Silicon Avalanche Diodes (SADs) that couple power surges on the communication cable to ground. In one embodiment, the surge suppression unit includes multiple surge suppression modules configured for inserting into different slots in a same enclosure. The surge suppression modules can be quickly and easily inserted and then removed for connection with different communication cables.