20. TVS Diode Selection

Question.3

A severe surge destroyed the TVS diode on Tony's 24V DC input board.
Tony needs to identify the failed TVS to replace it.
What is the most likely state of the damaged TVS?

Open circuit — like a blown fuse
Short circuit — near-zero resistance across terminals
Normal — TVS resets automatically after the surge passes
High resistance — similar to a tripped PPTC

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