Overview
RailClamp® TVS diodes are specifically designed to protect sensitive components which are connected to high-speed data and transmission lines from overvoltage caused by ESD (electrostatic discharge), CDE (cable discharge events), and EFT (electrical fast transients).
Features
- Transient protection for high-speed data lines to
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ±18kV (air), ±12kV (contact)
- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
- Protects up to two I/O lines
- Ultra-Low capacitance (<1pF)
- No insertion loss to >3.0GHz
- Low profile (<1mm)
- Low leakage current and clamping voltage
- Low operating voltage: 5.0V
- Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology
| Documents | Release Date | Type |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCLAMP0502BA Datasheet | 2018-12-15 | | |
Applications
- Mobile Display Digital Interface (MDDI)
- USB 2.0
- Firewire Ports
- GaAs Photodetector Protection
- HBT Power Amp Protection
- Infiniband Transceiver Protection
- Ph-Free, Halogen Free, RoHS/WEEE Compliant
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