A simple and effective ESD protection structure is proposed for the high-voltage-tolerant I/O pad. It can tolerate a voltage higher than the power supply voltage without the leakage current caused by ...

ESD is a well-known reliability aspect in Si technologies, but GaAs devices are more susceptible to ESD damage than the silicon devices. In this study, the ESD survivability of the InGaP HBT ...

As semiconductor manufacturers introduce new wireline transmission devices built on smaller CMOS geometries, more circuit protection challenges are emerging. This article explores five frequently ...

These devices provide optimised protection for AC-coupled radio-frequency (RF) transmission lines against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, surge currents and short circuit conditions. These ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released a new bidirectional and symmetrical (BiAs) single-line ESD protection diode for portable electronics that provides a reverse avalanche breakdown ...

TE Connectivity’s Circuit Protection group addressed the problem by developing a family of silicon ESD (SESD) devices with ±20-kV contact and ±22-kV air discharge ratings, which ...

Circuit protection in electronics systems continues to be a key consideration for increasing safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of electronics products. There are many critical factors for ...