Where transient overvoltage protection in ESD
sensitive equipment is required, such as :
Computers
Printers
Communication systems
GSM handsets and ac cessories
Other telephone sets
Set top boxes
FEATURES
4 unidirectional TRANSIL functions.
Breakdown voltage : VBR = 6.1 V min.
Low leakage current : < 1µA.
Very low PC B spac e consuming : 4.2 mm2 typically.
DESCRIPTION
The ESDA6V1W5 is a 4-bit wide monolithic
suppressor which is designed to protect component
connected to data and transmission lines against
ESD.
It clamps the voltage just above the logic level
supply for positive transients, and to a diode drop
below ground for negative transients.
QUAL TRANSIL ARRAY
FOR ESD PROTECTION
SOT323-5L
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
1
2
3
5
4
BENEFITS
High ESD protection level : up to 25 kV.
High integration.
Suitable for high density boards.
COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS :
IEC 1000-4-2 level 4
MIL STD 883C-Method 3015-6 : class 3.
(human body model)
September 1999 - Ed: 1A
ESD RESPONSE TO IEC1000-4-2
(air discharge 16 kV , p ositive surge)
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T
amb
= 25° C)
SymbolParameterTest conditionsValueUnit
V
PP
P
PP
T
op
T
j
T
stg
T
L
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ESD dischargeMIL STD 883C - Method 3015-6
IEC1000-4-2, air discharge
IEC1000-4-2, contact discharge
25
16
9
Peak pulse power (8/20 µs)150W
Operating temperature range- 40 to + 85°C
Junction temperature150°C
Storage temperature range- 55 to + 150°C
Lead solder temperature (10 secondes duration)260°C
(T
= 25°C)
amb
SymbolParameter
V
RM
V
BR
V
CL
Stand-off voltage
Breakdown voltage
Clamping voltage
I
kV
I
RM
I
PP
α
TVoltage temperature coefficient
Leakage current
Peak pulse current
CCapacitance per line
RdDynamic resistance
V
F
TypesVBR @ I
ESDA6V1W5
note 1
: Square pulse Ipp = 15A, tp=2.5µs.
note 2
: ∆ VBR = αT* (Tamb -25°C) * VBR (25°C)
Forward voltage drop
min.max.max.typ.max.typ.max.
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V
V
CL
I
@ V
RM
AVm
µ
RM
V
BR
slope : 1 / R
Rd
note 1note 20V bias
Ω
RM
I
RM
I
R
d
TC V
α
10-4/°CpFV mA
I
PP
@ I
F
V
F
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CALCULATION OF THE CLAMPING VOLTAGE
USE OF THE DY NAM IC RE SIS TANCE
The ESDA family has been des igned t o c lamp fast
spikes like ESD. Generally the PCB designers
need to calculate easily the clamping voltage V
CL
This is why we give the dynamic resistance in
addition to the classical parameters. The voltage
across the protection cell can be calculated with
the following formula:
= VBR + Rd I
V
CL
PP
Where Ipp is the peak current through the ESDA cell.
DYNAMIC RESISTANCE MEAS UREMENT
The short duration of the ESD has led us to prefer
a more adapted test wave, as below defined, to the
classical 8/20µs and 10/1000µs surges.
I
Ipp
ESDA6V1W5
.
2µs
tp = 2.5µs
2.5µs duration measurement wave.
As the value of the dynamic resistance remains
stable for a surge duration lower than 20µs, the
2.5µs rectangular surge is well adapted. In addition
both rise and fall times are optimized to avoid any
parasitic phenomenon during the measurement of
Rd.
With the focus of lowering the operation levels, the problem of m alfunction caus ed by the environment is
critical. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a major cause of failure in electronic system.
Transient Voltage Suppressors are an ideal choice for ESD protection and have proven capable in
suppressing ESD events. They are capable of clamping the incoming transient to a low enough level such
that damage to the protected semiconductor is prevented.
Surface mount TVS arrays offer the best choice for minimal lead inductance.
They serve as parallel protection elements, connected between the signal line to ground. As the transient
rises above the operating voltage of the device, the TVS array becomes a low impedance path diverting the
transient current to ground.
A
Keyboard
terminal
printer
etc
I / O
B
FUNCTIONAL
DECODER
C
D
The ESDA6V1W5 array is the ideal product for use as board level protection of ESD sensitive
semiconductor components.
The tiny SOT323-5L package makes the ESDA6V1W5 device some of the smallest ESD protection
devices available. It also allows design flexibility in the design of "crowded" boards where the space saving
is at a premium. This enables to shorten the routing and can contribute to improved ESD performance.
2. Circuit Board L ayou t
Circuit board layout is a critical design step in the suppression of ESD induced transients. The following
guidelines are recommended :
The ESDA6V1W5 should be placed as near as possible to the input terminals or connectors.
Minimise the path length between the ESD suppressor and the protected device
Minimise all conductive loops, including power and ground loops
The ESD transient return path to ground should be kept as short as possible.
Use ground planes whenever possible.
Mechanical specifications
Lead platingTin-lead
Lead plating thickness5µm min.
25 µm max.
Lead materialSn / Pb
(70% to 90% Sn)
Lead coplanarity10µm max.
Body materialM olded epoxy
Epoxy meetsUL94,V0
ESDA6V1W5
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