Category: dual diode

• DTSCR dual diode ESD protection ESD protection approaches FinFET Local clamp SCR Silicon controlled rectifier SOI

  ESD basic: Silicon Control Rectifier (SCR)

  

  SCR intro: Silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) are interesting devices that can be used for on-chip ESD protection, if (and only if) they are properly designed and biased. SCRs are used for high-speed/RF or low-capacitance, small area/high-performance ESD solutions in all CMOS technologies, including SOI and FinFET (down to 3nm today). SCR…

  February 10, 2023
• Automotive CMOS dual diode ESD protection ESD protection approaches Ethernet FinFET High ESD or IEC 61000-4-2 robustness High speed interfaces Local clamp Low capacitance ESD SerDES TakeCharge Wired communication

  Optimized on-chip ESD protection to enable high-speed Ethernet in cars.

  In the past most Electronic Control Units (ECU) used CAN and LIN interfaces to connect to sensors, actuators and each other. However, the newest applications need (much) faster communication options. Gigabit automotive ethernet is pushed by many in the industry as the perfect solution. With its local ESD clamp approach,…

  May 18, 2022
• dual diode ESD design window ESD devices ESD protection ESD protection approaches Local clamp Secondary protection Self-protected drivers

  Introduction: ESD protection concepts for I/Os

  There are many different approaches to ensure effective ESD protection for integrated circuits. It is important to select the right approach for each interface and power domain. This article outlines the main options for Interface protection.

  March 29, 2022