ANTI-ARCING SYSTEM FOR POWER SURGE PROTECTORS

摘要

A surge suppression unit includes a circuit board containing electrical surge suppression components configured to redirect power surges. Anti-arcing separator walls are vertically aligned in between at least some of the electrical components for reducing electrical arcing. An epoxy may be spread in between the surge suppression components to both hold the separator walls upright while at the same time further retarding arcing. In another embodiment, the epoxy can be spread over substantially an entire top surface of the printed circuit board covering substantially all low profile electrical components while leaving a large portion of other higher profile MOVs or SADs uncovered. In yet another embodiment, the electrical components can also be covered with a fire retardant sand.