Overview
RClamp® TVS diodes are designed to protect sensitive electronics from damage or latch-up due to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical overstress (EOS). These devices offer desirable characteristics for board level protection including fast response time, low operating and clamping voltage and no device degradation. RClamp1521ZA features extremely good ESD protection characteristics highlighted by low peak ESD clamping voltage and low maximum capacitance (0.45pF at VR=0V), which minimizes loading on sensitive circuits. Each device will protect one high-speed data line operating at 15V. RClamp1521ZA is in a DFN 0.60x0.30X0.25mm-2 lead package with leads that are finished with NiAu. The small package gives the designer the flexibility to protect single lines in applications where arrays are not practical. The combination of small size and high ESD surge capability makes RClamp1521ZA ideal for use in portable applications.
Features
- Transient protection to
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD): ±10kV (contact), ±15kV (air)
- IEC 61000-4-5 (lighting): 3A (8/20μS)
- Working voltage: 15V
- Protects one data line
- Low capacitance: 0.45pF (max)
- Low leakage current
- Low ESD clamping voltage
- Low dynamic resistance
- Ultra small package
- Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology
| Documents | Release Date | Type |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCLAMP1521ZA Datasheet | 2023-09-18 | | |
Applications
- Touchscreen controller
- MiPi/MDDI
- MHL
- FM antenna
- Wearables
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