EDN

ESD Protection for Analog Circuits

Static electricity can be one of those things that can leave both analog and digital circuits out of commission. Static electricity often occurs when dissimilar materials rub against each other ...
EDN

Protect Circuits From ESD

ESD discharges are one of those nasty things that can wreak havoc on portable and other electronic products. Manufacturers must build in protection against current from these high-voltage pulse ...
Nature

Electrostatic Discharge Protection in Integrated Circuits

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is an essential facet in the design and operation of modern integrated circuits (ICs). As electronic devices become increasingly miniaturised and complex, ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Design Optimal ESD Protection With Context-Aware SPICE Simulation

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a major reliability concern for modern ICs. Ensuring the robustness of ICs in an ESD event by providing adequate ESD protection is proving to be a major challenge for ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Ensuring ESD Protection Verification With Industry-Standard Checks

Electronic design automation (EDA) verification of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is a complex task. Different integrated circuit (IC) design companies use different ESD protection ...
Electronic Design

Protect Your Fortress From ESD

We all have hands on experience with electrostatic discharge (ESD), even if it’s just from walking across a carpet and touching something metal, releasing static electricity buildup in one brief ...
Electronic Design

Prioritize Circuit Protection for USB Type-C Interfaces

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. The USB Type-C connector specification and the related USB 3.1 and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications promise ...