Spark Gap

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrical component
gptkbp:composedOf Two electrodes
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Parallel spark gap
Series spark gap
gptkbp:function Allows current to flow when a voltage exceeds a certain threshold
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent Scientific research
Telecommunications
Industrial equipment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spark Gap
gptkbp:isAttendedBy Temperature
Gas composition
Ambient pressure
gptkbp:isKnownFor Low cost
High reliability
Simplicity of design
Fast response time
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Tesla_coil
Electrical circuits
Ignition systems
High voltage generators
Spark_gap_transmitter
gptkbp:isSubjectTo Environmental factors
Mechanical stress
Thermal effects
Electrical breakdown
gptkbp:isTrainedIn Performance evaluations
Durability tests
Electrical discharge tests
High voltage testing
gptkbp:isUsedFor Silver
Carbon
Copper
Tungsten
Gas discharge tubes
Lightning protection systems
Pulse generators
Overvoltage protection device
Switching device
Capacitor_discharge_circuits
gptkbp:isUsedIn Television sets
X-ray machines
Laser systems
Surge protectors
Electric arc welding
Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices
High voltage power supplies
Plasma physics experiments
gptkbp:operatedBy Creating a spark between electrodes
gptkbp:usedIn Radio transmitters
High voltage applications