Circuit Protection
RS-232

Semtech LCDA12C-8

12 V Low-Capacitance, 8-Line TVS Array

The LCDAxxC-8 has been specifically designed to protect sensitive components which are connected to data and transmission lines from over voltages caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning.

Overview

Features

12 V 15 V operating voltage
Protects eight I/O lines
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)
Low capacitance for high-speed interfaces
High surge capability
Low clamping voltage
Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology

Applications

Multi-mode transceiver protection
WAN equipment:
- CSU/DSU
- Multiplexers
- Routers
- ISP equipment
- Customer premise equipment
Protection for any of the following interfaces:
- RS-232 (V.28)
- RS-422 (V.11, X.21)
- RS-449 (V.11/V.10)