Transients surges on a line can cause spikes or surges of en

Transients (surges) on a line can cause spikes or surges of energy that can damage delicate electronic components. A SPD device contains one or more _________ that bypass and absorb the nergy of the transient.

Solution

A SPD device contains one or more non linear components (Live part like varistor, gas discharge tube etc) that bypass and absorb the energy of the transient.

It also contains a

thermal protective device (internal disconnector) which protects it from thermal runaway.