DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO MOV HAVING MODIFIED EDGE

Devices and methods related to metal oxide varistor (MOV) having modified edge. In some embodiments, a MOV can include a metal oxide layer having first side and second sides, first and second electrodes implemented on the first and second sides of the metal oxide layer, respectively, with each electrode including a laterally inner portion and an edge portion. The edge portion of at least the first electrode can have a flared profile. In some embodiments, two of such MOVs can be joined to provide a sealed chamber defined by shapes of the first sides of the respective metal oxide layers and enclosing a gas therein, such that the sealed chamber with the gas and the first electrodes of the two MOVs form a gas discharge tube (GDT).