difference between power surge and switching transient



difference between power surge and switching transient ..

Answer / Akanksha Chauhan

A power surge is an electrical current above the normal level, usually caused by external factors such as lightning strikes or faulty equipment. A switching transient, on the other hand, is a short-duration voltage disturbance resulting from the switching of electrical devices.

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