Two-Electrode

GX2001 Series

The GX2001 Series of two-electrode spark gaps are gas discharge tubes, hermetically sealed in a ceramic/metal envelope. Tubes with a DC breakdown voltage in the standard range 10 to 50 kV are available. Device breakdown voltage is signified by numerals (expressed in hundreds of volts) following the series type identifier: e.g. GX2001-200 has a DC breakdown voltage capability of 20 kV.

Typical Applications

• Single-shot pulse generators
• Voltage surge protection circuits
• Protection of modulator components
• High peak current protection
• High energy switches
• Transmitter protection

GXY Series

The GXY Series of two-electrode spark gaps are gas discharge tubes, hermetically sealed in a ceramic/metal envelope. Tubes with a DC breakdown voltage in the range 3 to 15 kV are available. Device breakdown voltage is signified by numerals (expressed in hundreds of volts) following the series type identifier: e.g. GXY60 has a 6 kV DC breakdown voltage.

Typical Applications

• Single-shot pulse generators
• Voltage surge protection circuits
• High energy switches

GXF Series

The GXF Series of two-electrode spark gaps are gas discharge tubes, hermetically sealed in a convoluted ceramic/metal envelope and suitable for use under severe environmental conditions. Tubes with a DC breakdown voltage in the range 500 V to 40 kV are available. Device breakdown voltage is signified by numerals (expressed in hundreds of volts) following the series type identifier: e.g. GXF5 has a 500 V DC breakdown voltage and GXF400 has a 40 kV DC breakdown voltage.

Typical Applications

• Protection of transmitting or power line equipment
• Transient protection against lightning or EMP
• General high energy switching
• Single-shot pulse generators

GXH Series

The GXH Series of two-electrode spark gaps are gas discharge tubes, hermetically sealed in a glass/metal envelope. Tubes with a DC breakdown voltage in the range 250 V to 10 kV are available. Device breakdown voltage is signified by numerals (expressed in hundreds of volts) following the series type identifier: e.g. GXH60 has a 6 kV DC breakdown voltage.

The GXHP range is specifically for protection applications as indicated by suffix (P).

GXH and GXHP series devices can be supplied with one CT2 connector (identified by C suffix).

Typical Applications

• Single-shot pulse generators
• Voltage surge protection circuits
• Turbine engine ignition circuits
• Medical lithotripsy
• High energy switches