Filter connectors designed with multilayer varistor arrays: Affordable transient protection is now available within electronic connectors

摘要

"CONNECTORS CONTRIBUTE NOTHing to electronic equipment" is an old and contentious statement that raised a few hackles when written, but is now undisputedly outdated and wrong! A modern connector, in isolation, can fulfill the equipment protection function - against both continuous and transient noise. Of course, the issue of cost immediately springs to mind. Add filtering and a USD10 connector becomes a USD100 connector. Add protection against voltage spikes, and you are looking at a USD1000 connector.