27. TVS Diode Selection

Question.7

Two diode symbols are shown below with their labels.
Which component is used for surge and ESD protection?

zener-and-TVS-diode

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Zener diode — it clamps voltage, so it protects against surges
TVS diode — it is designed to absorb high-energy transient pulses
Both are equally suitable for surge protection
Neither — surge protection requires a fuse only