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ESDA6V1-5W6

Implementation of ESDA6V1-5W6 in a typical application

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The ESDA6V1-5W6 is particularly optimized to perform ESD protection. ESD protection is achieved by

clamping the unwanted overvoltage. The clamping voltage is given by the following formula :

VV

R I

cl

br

d

pp

=+

⋅

As shown in figure A1, the ESD strikes are clamped by the transient voltage suppressor.

ESD PROTECTION

ESD Surge

Voutput

Rload

Rg

Rd

Vbr

Vg

Device

to be

protected

ESDA6V1-5W6

Fig. A1: ESD clamping behavior