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A conceptual current surge protector for incandescent lampsNegative-temperature coefficient device /thermistor/ in series with a lamp filament alleviates high filament surge current during initial application of power. The thermistor should be selected for a cold resistance approximately equal to one fourth of the normal hot resistance of the filaments to be protected.
Document ID
19700000466
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Macomber, G. A.
(N. AM. AVIATION CORP.)
Date Acquired
August 5, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1970
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
MFS-16658
Report Number: MFS-16658
Accession Number
70B10483
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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