
Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
Bourns® Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are designed to protect sensitive equipment from damage caused by lightning and electrical transient surges. SPDs are protective devices that integrate discrete circuit protection devices into an assembly or system that provides an enhanced level of functionality and protection. SPDs are designed to protect many types of electronic, electrical, data communication and telecommunication equipment.
Bourns leverages its expertise in discrete circuit protection to offer a line of SPD products that protect AC systems, DC power systems, signal and data line circuits as well as coaxial networks and CATV. A line of test sets capable of testing discrete protection devices as well as SPDs is also available.
- AC SPDs
- DC SPDs
- Signal & Data Line SPDs
- Coaxial SPDs & Enclosures
AC Surge Protection Devices

1220 Series - TPMOV Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1220 Series is a surge suppressor with thermal protection designed to open in the event of overheating due to an abnormal overvoltage or temporary overvoltage (TOV) and will interrupt any abnormal current that may be encountered, up to rated limits.

1250A Series - General Duty AC Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1250A Series is a general duty Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect high-risk electrical service entrance and branch panels. This SPD is intended to be installed at the front end of the installation, in the main switchboard, close to sensitive terminals or in installations without LPS (lightning rods).

1260 Series - AC Hybrid Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1260 Series is an AC Hybrid Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect high-risk electrical service entrance and branch panels. Based on its advanced hybrid architecture (MOV + GDT technology), this series can provide excellent reliability and safety protection due to no leakage or follow current.

1270 Series - IEC Class I AC Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1270 Series is an IEC Class I + Class II AC Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed for power system, lightning, current and surge protection, especially in locations of high risk exposure to damage from direct or close lightning strikes, up to rated limits.

1280 Series - IEC Class II AC Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1280 Series IEC Class I + Class II AC Surge Protective Device (SPD) is designed for power system, lightning, current and surge protection, especially in locations of high risk exposure to damage from direct or close lightning strikes, up to rated limits.

1210 Series - Heavy Duty AC Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1210 Series is a heavy duty Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect high risk electrical service entrance and branch panels. This SPD is intended to be installed at the front end of the installation, in the main switchboard, close to sensitive terminals or in installations without LPS (lightning rods).
The Model 1210 Series is a single-pole module that can be configured for both common mode and differential mode protection in single and three phase applications up to 600 V.
Applications: AC protection for front end installations, main switchboard and sensitive installations without Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)

1250 Series - General Duty AC Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1250 Series is a general duty Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect high risk electrical service entrance and branch panels. This SPD is intended to be installed at the front end of the installation, in the main switchboard, close to sensitive terminals or in installations without LPS (lightning rods). The Model 1250 Series is a single-pole module that can be configured for both common mode and differential mode protection in single and three phase applications up to 480 V.
Applications: AC protection for front end installations, main switchboard and sensitive installations without Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)

1200-BB Series - Bus Bar Accessory
The Bourns® Model 1200-BB Series bus bar accessory provides a quick solution for combining the ground connection on two to four Model 1210 or 1250 Series SPDs. The bus bar is installed at the bottom of the SPD, providing a bridge that connects the individual ground points. After installation of the bus bar, a single ground wire can then be used to complete the installation, saving wiring time.
Applications: Efficient ground connection of multiple single-pole 1210 and 1250 SPDs
DC Power Surge Protection Devices

1320 Series - DC Power Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 1320 Series is a DC power Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect power systems from damage due to lightning and power surges. The Model 1320 Series is a DIN Rail mountable SPD targeted for systems ranging from 48 to 110 Vdc.
Applications: 48 V, 75 V, 110 V DC power supplies

1420 Series - DC Power SPD for Photovoltaic Applications
The Bourns® Model 1420 Series is a DC power Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect power systems operating up to 1200 Vdc. The unique hybrid MOV/GDT design provides an enhanced level of protection against the effects of direct or indirect lightning.
Applications: Photovoltaic systems

1420A Series - DC Power SPD for Photovoltaic Applications
The Bourns® Model 1420A Series is a DC power Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect power systems from damage due to lightning, transients and power surges, up to rated limits.
Applications: DC power systems, Photovoltaic systems, EV charging stations
Signal and Data Line Surge Protection Devices

2510 Series - Data and Signal Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 2510 Series is a Data and Signal Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect datalines, providing surge protection for 1-pair lines or 2 single lines with common reference potential in the data, signal and communication systems.

2520 Series - Data and Signal Surge Protective Device
The Bourns® Model 2520 Series is a Data and Signal Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed to protect datalines, providing surge protection for 2-pair lines or 4 single lines with common reference potential in the data, signal and communication systems.

1500 Series - Gigabit Ethernet SPD
The 1500 Series Ethernet Surge Protective Device (SPD) incorporates multiple Bourns® circuit protection technologies. These technologies are designed to work together to provide an unmatched level of surge protection for exposed Ethernet applications. The 1500 Series is designed to meet key surge and AC power cross requirements of GR-1089-Core Issue 6. The isolated model is designed to withstand voltages up to 5 kV.
Applications: Gigabit Ethernet (unpowered)

1530-1 Series - PoE Ethernet Surge Protector
The Bourns® Model 1530-1 Series Commercial PoE Ethernet Surge Protectors incorporate state-of-the-art gas discharge tube and surge limiting technologies to provide the highest protection level offered by Bourns. The Model 1530-1 Series is designed to meet applicable Telcordia GR-1089 Level 1 and Level 2 Surge and AC Power Fault specifications on the data signal line while allowing operations up to 35 watts (employing both Mode A and B combination) at 57 volts. The Model 1530-1 Series enclosure is flame retardant and manufactured with a high impact resistant plastic.
Applications: Data communications, Highly exposed Ethernet, Telecommunication and indoor industrial installations, Surveillance cameras, Remote power and communication

1840 Series - Signal and Dataline Protector
The Bourns® 1840 Series Signal and Dataline Protectors are designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits and components from damaging surge voltages and currents. Their extremely fast response and low clamping voltages make them particularly suitable for the protection of sensitive signal and datalines associated with computer, data communication, instrumentation, broadcasting and industrial controls. They may be used directly with EIA standard interfaces RS-232, RS-422, RS-423, RS-485 and with 4-20 mA and 50 mA instrumentation loops. The Model 1840 Series Signal and Dataline Protectors are fast, rugged and capable of protecting against fast rising voltage transients as well as the severe current surges associated with lightning discharges, in each case up to rated limits.
Coaxial Surge Protection Devices and Enclosures

1977 Series - High Frequency Coaxial SPD
The Bourns® Model 1977 Series Coaxial Surge Protective Device (SPD) has been designed to provide heavy duty protection for antennas, broadband, microwave, GPS, cellular and CATV applications against surges caused by lightning and other electrical transients.
Applications: Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA), antenna systems, GPS antennas, WiFi