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ESD protection design for discrete semiconductors

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is caused by the discharge of an excess or deficiency of electrons on one surface with respect to another surface or to ground. When a static charge is present on an ...
Electronic Design

ESD Protection For PCB Level Components

The ZVE Series from Stackpole is a low capacitance surface mount multilayer varistor designed for ESD protection. The ZVE Series from Stackpole is a low capacitance surface mount multilayer varistor ...
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 ...
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ESD protection of discrete semiconductors

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is caused by the discharge of an excess or deficiency of electrons on one surface with respect to another surface or to ground. When a static charge is present on an ...