Circuit Protection
RS-232

Semtech LCDA12C-1

12 V Low-Capacitance, TVS Array

The LCDAxxC-1 is a low capacitance transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode array. It is designed to protect sensitive CMOS ICs from the damaging effects of ESD and lightning.

Overview

Features

12 V operating voltage
Protects one line pair
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) 0.5 kV, 12 A (8/20 µs)
Configuration optimized for easy board layout
Low capacitance (< 15 pF) for high-speed interfaces
Low clamping voltage
Low leakage current
Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology