What is the difference between a TVSS, a UPS and a SPS?
Top Transient suppression is a common technique for reducing or mitigating transient voltages. A Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) is like a very fast switch. It is the most common type of power conditioning equipment. TVSSs have been around in their current form for many years. The basic concept of a TVSS is to either limit the peak transient voltage through absorption, or divert the energy to another path. TVSSs are available in many different sizes and are typically one of three different technologies. These are gas discharge tubes, silicon avalanche diodes, and metal oxide varistors.
