Semtech SL05
Low-Capacitance TVS Diode for High-Speed Data Interfaces

The SL series of TVS arrays are designed to protect sensitive electronics from damage or latch-up due to ESD, lightning, and other voltage-induced transient events.
Overview
Features
- 5 V working voltage
- Transient protection for high-speed data lines to
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ± 15 kV (air), ± 8 kV (contact)
- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40 A (5/50 ns)
- IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12 A (8/20 µs)
- Small package for use in portable electronics
- Two devices will protect one line
- Low capacitance for high-speed data lines
- Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology
Applications
- High-speed data lines
- Cellular handsets AND accessories
- Universal serial bus (USB) port protection
- Portable instrumentation
- LAN/WAN equipment
- Peripherals
Packaging
SOT-23
Order Codes
- SL05.TCT: Lead-free, RoHS and WEEE compliant, 3000 pcs. Tape & Reel
Datasheets and Resources
Application Notes
- Calculating Clamping Voltage at Different Peak Pulse Currents
- Calculating Transient Energy
- Disadvantages of On-Chip Transient Protection
- ESD Protection
- ESD Threat to Semiconductor Devices
- PCB Design Guidelines for ESD Suppression
- Transient Immunity Standards: IEC 61000-4-x
- TVS Diode Selection
- TVS Peak Pulse Power vs. Pulse Duration
- TVS Power Derating vs. Temperature
- Unidirectional and Bidirectional Operation
- What are TVS Diodes?