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Default Modeling an MOV?

On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:26:25 -0400, Phil Hobbs
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Jim Thompson wrote:
I'm presuming that an MOV (varistor) can be described with an equation
defining resistance versus voltage?

But I can't locate a site that gives such an equation.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

...Jim Thompson


It probably isn't single-valued, so you might need a subcircuit with a
few flip flops in it.

Cheers

Phil Hobbs


It snaps back? I've modeled BVceo snap back without flip-flops, so,
if I can get a definitive equation (or curve), I can likely model it.

...Jim Thompson
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