Spark Gap
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Used in 3 public circuits
Details
Manufacturer
Generic
Part number
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Pins
2
Used in
3 circuits
Added
Oct 2026
About this component
Symmetric two-terminal spark-gap model that ignites at a breakdown voltage and extinguishes below a holding current, with finite arc voltage and resistance.
Parameters
Basic settings
7 parameters
RON
Arc resistance
Positive slope resistance added to the arc-voltage drop.
10 Ω
CPAR
Gap capacitance
Small capacitance between the electrodes.
2p F
ROFF
Off resistance
Leakage resistance in the nonconducting state.
1e12 Ω
VARC
Arc voltage
Approximate constant voltage drop during conduction, before the resistive drop.
20 V
DELAY
Switching delay
Finite latch and transition delay that resolves ignition and extinction events.
50n s
IHOLD
Holding current
Conduction ends when current falls below this magnitude and voltage has fallen below 90% of breakdown.
10m A
VBREAK
Breakdown voltage
Absolute terminal voltage that starts conduction; choose Vbreak > Varc.
300 V
Pins
Pins
2 pins
1
P
Symmetric electrode; polarity does not affect the ignition threshold.
2
N
Symmetric electrode; polarity does not affect the ignition threshold.
Public circuits using this component
Circuits
3 circuits
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