TVS Diodes protect up to 2 I/O lines.

Semtech Jul 29, 2010

Press Release Summary:

RailClampÃ‚Â® TVS diodes protect sensitive components connected to high-speed data and transmission lines from overvoltage caused by ESD, CDE (cable discharge events), and EFT (electrical fast transients). Able to protect up to 2 I/O lines, products feature less than 1 pF capacitance, no insertion loss to over 3.0 GHz, and profile of less than 1 mm. Transient protection is rated to IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Ã‚Â±18 kV (air) and Ã‚Â±12 kV (contact) as well as IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40 A (5/50 ns).

Original Press Release:

Semtech RClamp0502BA

Ultra-Low Capacitance TVS for ESD and CDE Protection

RailClampÂ® TVS diodes are specifically designed to protect sensitive components which are connected to high-speed data and transmission lines from overvoltage caused by ESD (electrostatic discharge), CDE (cable discharge events), and EFT (electrical fast transients).

Features

Transient protection for high-speed data lines to
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Â±18kV (air), Â±12kV (contact)
- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)

Protects up to two I/O lines

Ultra-Low capacitance (<1pF)

No insertion loss to >3.0GHz

Low profile (<1mm)

Low leakage current and clamping voltage

Low operating voltage: 5.0V

Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology

Applications

Mobile Display Digital Interface (MDDI)

USB 2.0

Firewire Ports

GaAs Photodetector Protection