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SPARK GAP
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| F6481 | THALES |
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 65.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 57.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL |
| AMPH | GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |
| FREQ | FREQUENCY IN HERTZ | 400.0 |