Gas-filled Tubes in Electronics
Some important examples include the thyratron, krytron, and ignitron tubes, which are used to switch high-voltage currents. A specialized type of gas-filled tube called a Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) is fabricated for use in surge protectors, to limit voltage surges in electrical and electronic circuits.
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