The 2026 series - 3-Pole Gas Discharge Tube (also known as TRIGARD®) features include: Balanced TRIGARD® Approximately 8 mm in diameter, 11 mm long UL recognized Custom configurations available High surge current rating Stable breakdown throughout life RoHS compliant* version available Application fields include telecommunications, industrial electronics, commercial electronics, consumer electronics, automotive, aircraft, military electronics
The 2026 Series 3‑pole gas discharge tube offers balanced TRIGARD® technology with an approximate 8 mm diameter and 11 mm length. It is UL recognized, RoHS compliant, and available in custom configurations with high surge current rating and stable breakdown throughout its life.
Key electrical characteristics include impulse discharge currents up to 40 kA (8/20 µs), capacitance below 2 pF, and various voltage ratings for different model numbers. Dimensions, lead configurations, and ordering information are provided for each variant, along with an optional switch‑grade fail‑short option.
| Diameter | ≈ 8 mm |
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| Length | ≈ 11 mm |
| Impulse Discharge Current | 40 kA, 8/20 µs |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Yes, an optional switch‑grade fail‑short device is available.
Yes, the tubes are UL recognized (UL File E153537).