Abstract
A simplified physical-based model for deep-snapback transient voltage suppressors (TVS) is developed in this article. While based on physics, the number of parameters and components is minimized, so the model can be tuned easily from available measurements of the packaged TVS. SPICE convergence issues seen in previous snapback device models are eliminated by adding nonlinear damping components to the model. No convergence issues were seen among any of the simulations performed for this study, which includes transmission-line pulse tests with multiple levels and rise times. The proposed model was used to represent two different TVS devices and was validated in both device- and system-level simulations. Simulations of quasi-static and transient behavior matched measurement results within about 20% among all the tested cases.
Recommended Citation
X. Yan et al., "A Physics-Based Model For Snapback-Type ESD Protection Devices," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 2023.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMC.2023.3303493
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Publication Status
Early Access
Keywords and Phrases
Convergence; Damping; Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection; Mathematical models; Numerical models; Oscillators; silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR); snapback; system-efficient ESD design (SEED) simulation; Transient analysis; transient voltage protection; TV
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1558-187X; 0018-9375
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2023
