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GDTGas-discharge protection tube: original educational illustration
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Gas-discharge protection tube

A gas-discharge tube provides a documented surge-protection path through gas breakdown. The schematic identifies its protected terminals and the intended discharge connection.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Connections & wiring
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A gas-discharge tube is a protection component, not a fuse-link.

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PEProtective earth: original educational illustration
Symbols

Protective earth

Protective-earth identification indicates a connection serving the protective earthing function. It should be distinguished from functional earthing, signal references and other grounding conventions. The drawing context and applicable documentation establish the meaning of each connection.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Connections & wiring
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

Protective earth, functional earth and a signal common are different functions even when a drawing uses visually related marks.

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