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This section provides an overview for spark gaps as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 spark gap manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked spark gap companies as of December, 2024: 1.Helios Power Solutions, 2.Excelitas Technologies Corp., 3.Citel Electronics GmbH.
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A Spark Gap is a device that discharges sparks into the atmosphere when a voltage exceeding a specific threshold is applied between two electrodes.
Spark Gaps have various applications, including as ignition components in internal combustion engines (like ignition plugs), in radio transmitters (as part of high-frequency antennas), and in lightning rods for protecting electronic equipment from overvoltage damage caused by discharges.
In a Spark Gap, a spark occurs when the gas (such as air) between the electrodes reaches a high enough voltage to exceed its breakdown voltage. This ionization of the gas drastically lowers its electrical resistance, thereby enabling the discharge process.
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Excelitas Technologies Corp., headquartered in Waltham, USA, is a manufacturer of photonic solutions. The company provides photonic solutions for the illumination, optical and imaging needs of the OEM and end-user customers. The products like cameras, sensors and light sources serve an array of applications across many sectors. These range of applications include clinical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles and X-ray security screening. The company also offers bespoke photonic solutions such as discrete components, sub-assemblies, or complete turnkey solutions tailored to the customers' specific requirements.
TSTLP is based in Heyuan, Guangdong, China, and is a manufacturer of lightning protection and surge protection devices established in 2013 as a brand of TS Lightning Protection Co., Ltd. The company’s product lineup includes surge protection devices for protecting electrical systems from surges, early streamer emission (ESE) lightning rods for lightning protection of buildings or compounds, and lightning strike counters for computerized recording of lightning strikes as individual events. It also offers isolating spark gaps for providing safety isolation in electrical systems. The company is ISO 9001:2015-certified, and its products are used primarily in the industrial sector.
Teledyne e2v, established in 1947 and headquartered in Chelmsford, England, is a manufacturer of components and subsystems. The company possess various core capabilities, including semiconductor design and processing, covering various components like data converters, microprocessors, imaging devices, and more. It also specializes in high-power Radio Frequency (RF) solutions, including magnetrons, thyratrons, and microwave power modules. It specializes in engineered systems and integration, offering non-contact deactivation and security systems, making the company a qualified provider for applications in medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
Helios Power Solutions, established in 1966 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a manufacturer and distributor of power and backup solutions for critical infrastructure. The company's extensive product line includes AC to DC power supplies, AC UPS and transfer systems, and DC power systems and accessories. It also manufactures remote battery monitoring systems, power system automation solutions, and power system automation solutions. Its low-tech products include batteries, DC UPS systems, and AC to DC power supplies. As a value-add distributor, the company has clients that include Advanced Energy, EnerSyS, and TDK-Lambda.
DEHN SE, established in 1910 and based in Neumarkt i.d.OPf., Germany, is a renowned manufacturer and supplier of devices meant for protection against lightning and surges. The company's product range includes power supply systems, IT systems, lightning protection, safety equipment, and PCB and Design-in. These offerings are pivotal for safeguarding persons, buildings, and electronic systems from potential hazards related to lightning and electrical surges. It serves industries such as Electrical, Electronics manufacturing, Railways, and Energy. The company's services include DEHN services, planning support, DEHN test centre, and maintenance tests.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helios Power Solutions |
13.8%
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| 2 | Excelitas Technologies Corp. |
10.7%
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| 3 | Citel Electronics GmbH |
8.3%
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| 4 | INGESCO |
8.3%
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| 5 | Ahlsell |
7.9%
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| 6 | Teledyne e2v |
6.7%
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| 7 | DEHN SE |
6.7%
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| 8 | Zeonics Systech Defence & Aerospace Engineers Ltd |
6.3%
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| 9 | Ningbo TopCorr Corrosion Technology Co.,Ltd |
5.9%
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| 10 | High Energy Devices, LLC |
4.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the spark gap page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 33.3% |
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China
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1 | 33.3% |
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New Zealand
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1 | 33.3% |
