The SMDAxxC-8 series of transient voltage suppressors are designed to protect components which are
connected to data and transmission lines from voltage
surges caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning.
TVS diodes are characterized by their high surge
capability, low operating and clamping voltages, and
fast response time. This makes them ideal for use as
board level protection of sensitive semiconductor
components. The SMDAxxC-8 is designed to provide
transient suppression on multiple data lines and I/O
ports. The low profile SO-14 design allows the user to
protect up to eight data and I/O lines with one package. They are bidirectional device and may be used on
lines where the normal operating voltage is above and
below ground (i.e. -12V to +12V).
The SMDAxxC-8 TVS diode array will meet the surge
requirements of IEC 61000-4-2 (Formerly IEC 801-2),
Level 4, “Human Body Model” for air and contact
discharge.
Non-Repetitive Peak Pulse Power vs. Pulse TimePower Derating Curve
10
(kW)
pk
1
0.1
Peak Pulse Power - P
0.01
0.11101001000
Pulse Duration - t
(µs)
p
Pulse Waveform
110
100
90
80
PP
70
60
50
40
Percent of I
30
20
10
0
051015202530
-t
e
Time (µs)
td = IPP/2
Waveform
Parameters:
td = 20µs
tr = 8µs
110
100
90
PP
80
70
60
50
40
30
% of Rated Power or I
20
10
0
0255075100125150
Ambient Temperature - T
A
(oC)
ESD Pulse Waveform (IEC 61000-4-2)
IEC 61000-4-2 Discharge Parameters
leveLtsriF
kaeP
tnerruC
)A(
15.748 2 2
25184 4 4
35.222166 8
403618 8 51
4 2005 Semtech Corp.
kaeP
tnerruC
sn03ta
kaeP
tnerruC
sn06ta
tseT
egatloV
tcatnoC(
)egrahcsiD
)A(
)A(
)Vk(
www.semtech.com
tseT
egatloV
riA(
)egrahcsiD
)Vk(
Page 5
PROTECTION PRODUCTS
SMDA05C-8 through SMDA24C-8
Device Connection for Protection of Eight Data Lines
The SMDAxxC-8 is designed to protect up to 8 data or
I/O lines. They are bidirectional devices and may be
used on lines where the signal polarities are above and
below ground.
The SMDAxxC-8 TVS arrays employ a monolithic structure. Therefore, the working voltage (V
down voltage (V
) specifications apply to the differen-
BR
) and break-
RWM
tial voltage between any two data line pins. For example, the SMDA24C-8 is designed for a maximum
voltage excursion of ±12V between any two data lines.
The device is connected as follows:
zPins 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 are connected to
the lines that are to be protected. Pins 1, 7, 8,
and 14 are connected to ground. The ground
connections should be made directly to the ground
plane for best results. The path length is kept as
short as possible to reduce the effects of parasitic
inductance in the board traces. Pins 4 and 11 are
not connected.