EDN

ESD Protection for USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) Ports

This application note describes the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 or the SuperSpeed USB ports and discusses Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection on USB 3.0. This document highlights TE Circuit ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Ensuring ESD Protection Verification With Industry-Standard Checks

Electronic design automation (EDA) verification of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is a complex task. Different integrated circuit (IC) design companies use different ESD protection ...
EDN

System level transient voltage protection–Five in-depth answers to ESD questions

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

Escalating ESD Protection Demands Inspire Innovative Architecture Strategies

Fig 1. Comparison of a traditional ESD protection design methodology and the PicoGuard XS architecture shows how the latter can provide matched inductance. Fig 2. In a traditional ESD device, the ...
Electronic Design

Consider Circuit Protection In Your Next LCD Design

A variety of circuit protection devices can be used to help protect LCD screens from damage caused by excessive current or voltage transients. Overcurrent protection may take the form of a fuse or a ...