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Voltage-suppression devices meet ESD-protection standard

-- EDN, 3/16/2005

The ESD5Z series of voltage-suppression devices comprises the 2.5V ESD5Z2.5T1, 3.3V ESD5Z3.3T1, 5V ESD5Z5.0T, 6V ESD5Z6.0T1, and 7V ESD5Z7.0T1. The series provides an input waveform of 30 kV, complying the IEC61000-4-2 standard, clamping them to less 7V in nanoseconds. The devices can dissipate as much as 200W with an 8×20-msec pulse waveform and exhibits low leakage current of 5 nA, making them suited for applications in which power efficiency is paramount. The products come in an SOD-523 package, measure 1.6×0.8×0.7mm and cost 3.8 cents each (10,000).

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