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That looks like a capacitor with a built-in spark gap. I've seen them in CRT circuitry. They're probably using it in the network card so if there's a huge over-
by kens 7y ago
That looks like a capacitor with a built-in spark gap. I've seen them in CRT circuitry. They're probably using it in the network card so if there's a huge over-voltage (e.g. lightning somewhere), it will jump across the spark gap, limiting damage.
- afandian 7y agoPerfect! Thank you for solving something that has been lurking unresolved at the back of my mind for 20 years! More info: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/381682/what-kind-component-is-this https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/381682/what-...