Lighting Protection

Lighting protection is a type of circuit protection that is used to protect electronic devices and systems from damage caused by lightning strikes. Lightning protection is typically used in outdoor applications, such as telecommunications towers and buildings, where electronic equipment is exposed to the risk of lightning strikes. Lightning protection systems typically consist of lightning rods, surge protectors, and grounding systems. Lightning rods are installed on the top of buildings or towers, and they are designed to attract lightning strikes and direct the current safely to the ground. Surge protectors are used to protect electronic equipment from the damaging effects of the high voltage and current that is associated with lightning strikes. Grounding systems are used to provide a low-resistance path to the earth, allowing the electrical current from a lightning strike to be safely dissipated into the ground. Lightning protection is an important safety measure that is used to protect electronic equipment and systems from damage caused by lightning strikes. It is a critical component of many outdoor electronic systems, and it is often required by building codes and safety regulations.