Under specified datasheets and lack of understanding of ESD protection has made picking diodes a hit or miss scenario. This article will lay out a method to make your diode selection much more successful.
What is not covered:
- Lightning strike protection
- System level design
Choosing your ESD diode will require simultaneously solving the following four requirements:
- I/O Operating Range
- Signal Integrity
- ESD Performance
- Destructive limits
For details on each of the requirements download the attached PDF.
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