Overview
RClamp1681PQ is a low capacitance RailClamp® TVS for ESD and EOS protection of high-speed interfaces in automotive applications. It is designed to provide minimal capacitive loading and low-harmonic generation on RF antenna lines. RClamp1681PQ incorporates low clamping voltage and asymmetric trigger-voltages providing protection for RF pins which pass both DC input voltages and AC output signal voltages. ESD protection characteristics are highlighted by low typical dynamic resistance, low peak ESD clamping voltage, and high ESD withstand voltage (±25kV contact per IEC 61000-4-2). Each device will protect one high-speed data line operating at 16V and will withstand short-to-battery fault conditions in a 12V system without damage. This device is qualified to AEC-Q101.Features
- High ESD withstand Voltage: IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD): ±25kV (Contact), ±25kV (Air)
- ISO-10605 (ESD): ±20kV (Contact), ±25kV (Air)
- Survives short-to-battery fault conditions in a 12V system
- Working voltage: 16V
- Low harmonic distortion
- Low ESD clamping voltage
- Low capacitance: 0.32pF (typ)
- Qualified to AEC-Q101
- Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology
Packaging
DFN 1.00 x 0.60 x 0.50 mm 2-Lead
Order Codes
RClamp1681PQ.C, 3,000(Qty per Reel), 7 Inch(Reel Size)
PB Free/ROHS
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Applications
- RF Radio Antennas
- Automotive Ethernet
- CAN Bus
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