A varistor component and a method for securing a varistor component are disclosed. In an embodiment a varistor component includes a first external contact, a second external contact, a varistor electrically connected to the first external contact, a path between the varistor and the second external contact and an active releasing device having a shutter and a heat sensitive element, wherein, under abnormal operation conditions, the heat sensitive element releases the shutter, and the shutter moves along a straight line and closes the path between the varistor and the second external contact.

A varistor component and a method for securing a varistor component are disclosed. In an embodiment a varistor component includes a first external contact, a second external contact, a varistor electrically connected to the first external contact, a path between the varistor and the second external contact and an active releasing device having a shutter and a heat sensitive element, wherein, under abnormal operation conditions, the heat sensitive element releases the shutter, and the shutter moves along a straight line and closes the path between the varistor and the second external contact.

A gas arrester is disclosed. In an embodiment a gas arrester for a data line system includes a discharge electrode, a plurality of individual electrodes configured to connect data lines and a common gas discharge region formed between the individual electrodes and the discharge electrode, wherein the gas arrester is configured to reduce voltage differences between lines or line pairs of the data line system with more than 2 lines.

A gas arrester is disclosed. In an embodiment a gas arrester for a data line system includes a discharge electrode, a plurality of individual electrodes configured to connect data lines and a common gas discharge region formed between the individual electrodes and the discharge electrode, wherein the gas arrester is configured to reduce voltage differences between lines or line pairs of the data line system with more than 2 lines.

An electronic device comprises: a first plate configured to face one surface of the electronic device; a second plate configured to face in a direction opposite to the first plate; a side bezel structure connected to the first plate and the second plate and configured to surround the side of the electronic device; and a printed circuit board mounted in the electronic device and configured to be connected to the side bezel structure, wherein the printed circuit board comprises: a ground area; a first conductive pad, disposed in one area of the printed circuit board, and configured to couple the side bezel structure and the printed circuit board; and a second conductive pad electrically connected to the ground area and disposed between the first conductive pad and the ground area, wherein the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad may be disposed at an interval through which a current, having a voltage equal to or greater than a threshold voltage between the first conductive pad and a second electrode, may flow.

A spark gap circuit includes a circuit board. The spark gap circuit also includes an input configured to connect to the circuit board and to receive signals. The spark gap circuit also includes a spark gap configured to connect to the circuit board and the input. The spark gap circuit also includes an output configured to connect to the spark gap. The spark gap is configured to cause a return loss between the input and the output to be within a first predetermined range. The spark gap is configured to cause a parasitic capacitance between the input and the output to be within a second predetermined range.

A surge arrester assembly comprises a ground connector with a clamping component and line connector assembly that incorporates non-bolted mechanical and electrical connections. The assembly connections permit the use of insulating hot sticks for installation and removal of the arrester module for safe and rapid removal and replacement of expired surge arresters. The clamp and line connector are reusable for replacement of surge arresters.

A surge arrester assembly comprises a ground connector with a clamping component and line connector assembly that incorporates non-bolted mechanical and electrical connections. The assembly connections permit the use of insulating hot sticks for installation and removal of the arrester module for safe and rapid removal and replacement of expired surge arresters. The clamp and line connector are reusable for replacement of surge arresters.

A head-worn device comprises a housing with an insulating housing wall and is housing a conducting element (24; 31) having at least one end embedded into the housing wall, and a component (22; 30) being arranged adjacent to the conducting element (24; 31). The component (22; 30) and the conducting element (24; 31) are being separated by a partitioning element (26; 28; 40) provided as an insulator. The partitioning element (26; 28; 40) is having a shape increasing the travelling distance for a spark between the conducting element (24; 31) and the component (22; 30) by at least 40%, and a thickness and a Dielectric Strength sufficient to resist 3 kV without breaking down.

A head-worn device comprises a housing with an insulating housing wall and is housing a conducting element (24; 31) having at least one end embedded into the housing wall, and a component (22; 30) being arranged adjacent to the conducting element (24; 31). The component (22; 30) and the conducting element (24; 31) are being separated by a partitioning element (26; 28; 40) provided as an insulator. The partitioning element (26; 28; 40) is having a shape increasing the travelling distance for a spark between the conducting element (24; 31) and the component (22; 30) by at least 40%, and a thickness and a Dielectric Strength sufficient to resist 3 kV without breaking down.