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What does a MOV do in an electrical circuit?

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What does a MOV do in an electrical circuit?

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This type is commonly known as the metal-oxide varistor (MOV). Varistors are used as control or compensation elements in circuits either to provide optimal operating conditions or to protect against excessive transient voltages.

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