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Transient-voltage-suppression diode
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<p>A transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diode, also transil, transorb or thyrector, is an <a href="/facts/Electronic_component/F3NBVv4Q">electronic component</a> used to protect <a href="/facts/Electronics/E4JhgISq">electronics</a> from <a href="/facts/Voltage_spike/XYdAJkje">voltage spikes</a> induced on connected wires. </p>