An Evaluation of TVS Devices for ESD Protection

Abstract

TVS components are widely used to protect electronic systems from ESD. However, there are various technologies of TVS components as well as numerous manufacturers for each technology. Choosing the right component is not easy, as a typical TVS data sheet does not always provide all the relevant information. This paper presents the pros and cons of different technologies as well as empirical data to facilitate the design of adequate and economical ESD protection.

Meeting Name

2011 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (2011: Aug. 14-19, Long Beach, CA)

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Research Center/Lab(s)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory

Keywords and Phrases

Data Sheets; Electronic Systems; Empirical Data; ESD Protection; Electromagnetic Compatibility; Electromagnetism; Electrostatic Discharge; Electrostatic Devices

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-1-4577-0812-1

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2158-110X

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2011 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Aug 2011

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