ESD Suppression Design Guide

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Suppression Design Guide
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) Suppression
Design Guide
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is an electrical transient that poses a serious threat to electronic
circuits. The most common cause is friction between two dissimilar materials, causing a
buildup of electric charges on their surfaces. Typically, one of the surfaces is the human body,
and it is not uncommon for this static charge to reach a potential as high as 15,000 volts. At
6,000 static volts, an ESD event will be painful to a person. Lower voltage discharges may go
unnoticed, but can still cause catastrophic damage to electronic components and circuits.
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Choosing the most appropriate suppressor technology requires a balance between equipment
protection needs and operating requirements, taking into account the anticipated threat level. In
addition to the electrical characteristics of suppression devices, the form factor/package style
must also be considered. This guide is designed to summarize some of the comprehensive ESD
solutions that Littelfuse offers, and help designers narrow to technologies appropriate to their
end application:
Table of Contents
Page
ESD Suppression Technologies
ESD Damage, Suppression Requirements and Considerations
ESD Data Protocol, Application and Product Selection
Port Protection Examples
5-10
ESD Suppressor Product Selection Guide

PULSE-GUARD ESD Suppressors
Multilayer Varistors (MLVs)
TVS Diode Arrays ( SPA Diodes)
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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

ESD Suppression Technologies
Protection
Technology
Multilayer Varistor
(MLVs)
Data Rate
Span
Peak/
Clamp
(8kV)
ESD Level
Discrete
Options
Array
Options
Applications and
Circuits
Key
Advantages
Good
Good
0402
0603
0805
1206
1206
Keypad/switch,
audio, analog video,
USB1.1, RS232
Lowest cost;
broad discrete offering
SOT143
SOT23
SC70
SOT553
SOT563
SOT953
MSOP 8
MSOP 10
DFN
TDFN
Keypad/switch,
USB1.1, USB2.0, USB3.0,
audio, analog video,
FireWire 1394,
HDMI, Ethernet,
MMC interface,
LCD module..
RS232, RS485,
CAN, LIN
Lowest peak and

clamp voltages
SOT23
USB2.0, FireWire 1394,

HDMI/USB3.0, RF antenna
Lowest capacitance
< 125Mbps
TVS Diode Arrays

(SPA Diodes)
0 - > 5Gbps
Excellent
Excellent
0805 (SOD323)
0402 (SOD882,
SOD723)
0201 (Flipchip,
DFN-2)
01005 (Flipchip)
PULSE-GUARD
ESD Suppressors
100Mbps ->
5Gbps
Good
Good
0201
0402
0603
When to Choose PULSE-GUARD ESD Suppressors
The application tolerates very little added capacitance (high speed data lines or RF circuits)
ESD is the only transient threat
Protection is required on data, signal, and control lines (not power supply lines)
When to Choose TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes)
The device being protected requires the lowest possible clamp voltage, low capacitance (0.30pF 400pF) and low
leakage (0.01A 10A)
Board space is at a premium and space-savings multi-line protection is needed

Transients other than ESD, such as EFT or lightning, must also be considered
When to Choose Multilayer Varistors (MLVs)
Surge currents or energy beyond ESD is expected in the application (EFT, lightning)
Looking to replace high wattage TVS Zener diodes (300W 1500W)
Added capacitance is desirable for EMI filtering (3pF 6000pF)
Power supply line or low/medium speed data and signal lines are to be protected
The operating voltage is above silicon or PULSE-GUARD ESD suppressor ratings
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ESD Damage, Suppression Requirements and Considerations
ESD Damage
Figure 1. ESD Test Waveform
ESD is characterized by fast rise times and high peak

voltages and currents up to 30 amps (per IEC 610004-2, level 4), which can melt silicon and conductor
traces. However, ESD effects can be more subtle. The
three types of damage are:
Current (I) %
100
90
%
1. Soft Failures
Electrical currents due to ESD can change the state of
internal logic, causing a system to latch up or behave
unpredictably, or cause corruption of a data stream. While
this is temporary, it may slow down communications, or
require a system reboot in the case of lockup.
I60
30ns
60ns
tr = 0.7 to 1.0ns
2. Latent Defects
A component or circuit may be damaged by ESD and its
function degraded though the system will continue to
work. However, this type of defect often progresses to a
premature failure.
ESD Suppression and Circuit Design Considerations
3. Catastrophic Failures
Of course, ESD can damage a component to the point
where it does not function as intended, or doesnt work at
all.
Proper use of ESD circuit protection helps prevent these

failures. Still, selection of a suppression device must
recognize that ESD has very short rise and fall times
less than one nanosecond (1ns) in most cases. The
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has
developed a specification (IEC 61000-4-2) for ESD testing
that helps determine if products are susceptible to ESD
events.
ESD Suppression Requirements

The likelihood of electronic circuit damage is increasing as
integrated circuit (IC) dimensions are shrinking to nanometer sizes. Most ICs operate at low voltages and have
structures and conductive paths that cannot survive the
high currents and voltages associated with ESD transients.
Littelfuse device engineers use specifications like these

to design ESD suppressors with the speed, clamping
voltage, and residual current levels that will protect todays
sensitive semiconductors and electronic circuitry. Many of
these designs have the low internal capacitance needed
for high bandwidth communications.
Another significant trend is the migration to higher frequency communication devices to transmit more information in less time. This means that ESD solutions must
not compromise stringent signal integrity requirements at
the higher data rates. Therefore, ESD suppressors must
have low internal capacitance so that data communication
signals are not distorted.
When selecting ESD suppressors, circuit designers need

to consider potential coupling paths that would allow
ESD to enter their equipment and circuits. These weak
points identify areas that should be considered for ESD
suppressor installation. Ultimately, designers need to
select ESD suppressors with characteristics appropriate
for their type of equipment, the component sensitivity, and
the environment where it will be used.
IC designers add a limited amount of ESD suppression

to their chips to help avoid damage during manufacturing
and assembly processes. However, the level of protection that is added may not be sufficient to protect ICs
and other semiconductor devices from ESD during actual
usage. Many electronic products, especially portable ones,
are used in uncontrolled environments. Portable devices
can experience a charge buildup as they are carried by
users on their person or in a purse. This energy can then
be discharged to another device as the two are connected,
usually when a user touches I/O pins on a cable connector. Therefore, end product designers should consider
adding ESD suppressors to their circuits.
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Data Protocol, Application and Product Selection
The chart below shows the relationship between Data The chart below shows the relationship between Data Rates
(Protocol), Applications, and Littelfuse ESD suppression products.
The top of the chart shows the standard data protocols, associated data rates, and example end applications that may
use the protocols, while the body of the chart shows the applicable Littelfuse ESD suppressors for the various data rates,
protocols and applications.
The characteristic of concern here is capacitance. High capacitance suppression devices will tend to add signal distortion as
signal frequencies increase; low capacitance devices will maintain signal integrity at high data rates.
Note that an application may use several different data protocols and could use as many different ESD suppressor
products. For example, a laptop computer could have RS232, USB 2.0, video, and PS2 mouse ports, as well as others.
The RS232 and mouse ports use relatively slow data rates and could use any Littelfuse suppressor (although higher
capacitance multi-layer or silicon parts are preferred for EMI filtering capabilities). The appropriate protector for the video
port would depend on the data rate, and since the USB 2.0 port requires an extremely low capacitance suppression device,
PULSE-GUARD ESD Suppressor or TVS Diode Array (SPA Diodes) devices should be considered.
If you require further assistance in selecting the appropriate Littelfuse ESD suppressor for your specific circuit, please
contact your local Littelfuse products representative.
product series and applicable Data Rates and ProtocolS

Data Rate
(Mbit/sec)
.03
Audio
Data
Protocols
.05
.13
12
RS232
IEEE 1284
USB 1.1
CAN/LIN
25
125
RS485
10/100 Ethernet
Video
320
400
480
800
USB 2.0
IEEE1394b
IEEE 1394a
LCDs
3,000
5,000
SATA
HDMI/USB3.0
1Gb Ethernet
SP05, SMxx SDxx,

SDxxC, SM24CANx
SP1001, SP1003, SP1005,
SP1006,
SP1006,SP1010, SP1011, SPHVxx
SP1002, SPHVxx-C, SM712
SP1004, SP1007, SP1012
SLVU2.8, SLVU2.8-4,SP03-x
LC03-3.3, SRDA3.3, SRDA05
SP720 thru SP725
SP2502L, SP2504N, SP2574N
SP3304N, SP3051,SP4020, SP4021
SP4060, SP4065, SRV05-4
SP3001.SP3002, SP3003,SP3004
SP3006, SP3014, SP3031
SP0524P, SP3010, SP3011
SP3012, SP3021, SP3022,SP3030
SP500x
PGB1, PGB2
Typical
Applications
Speaker
Serial Port (com)
Microphone
Keyboard
Audio Headset
Mouse
DC Power Bus Set - Top Box (com)
Keypad
VCR
Buttons
Video In/Out
Parallel Port
(LPT)
Printer
Scanner
Coputer Input
Network Hardware
and Periperal Control System PCI Adapter
Devices
Hub
Router
PDA / PMP /
Webswitch
Cell Phone/
Cable/xDSL modem
Digital Camera/ &
Game Controller Ports
PC Accessories Set Top Box

Digital Still Camera
DVD
Scanner
Digital Video Recorder and Peripherals
Digital Video Recorder
with
Serial Data
PVR
Printer
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Interfaces HDTV Monitor
Hard
Disk
Drive
Video
Editing
System
Video Editing System
LCD TV
Hub
Scanner
Scanner
LCD Projector
Desktop / Laptop
Desktop / Laptop
Desktop
Webpad
Laptop
Internet Appliance
TFT Display
The information above is intended to help circuit designers determine which Littelfuse ESD suppressors are applicable for
given data protocols and data rates. Other key characteristics such as clamping voltage, leakage current, number of lines of
protection and ESD capabilities need to be considered, especially where there are overlaps in the recommended Littelfuse
ESD suppressor line (ex. IEEE 1284 and Ethernet). This information is detailed on the following pages.
At the upper data rate bounds of the products included above, the capacitances of the suppression device and the circuit
board need to be taken into account in order to maintain the signal integrity of the overall system.
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Port Protection Examples
Broadband network port Protection
The following are examples of the implementation of ESD and lightning suppression for Ethernet ports (RJ-45
connectors). Note that the diagrams shown below represent 10Mbps and 100Mbps applications -- For 1Gbps
applications, the circuit protection should be double of what is shown. For additional design examples, guidance
and application assistance, please contact Littelfuse.
Inter-Building - Robust Lightning Protection
Intra-Building - Robust Lightning Protection
The diagram show below is typical for outdoor network line and
equipment applications. The SIDACtor and TVS Diode Array
combination is rated up to 500A, per the GR-1089 standard.
The diagram show below is typical for indoor network line and
equipment applications. The TVS Diode Array device combination is
rated up to 100A, per the GR-1089 standard.
RJ-45
Connector
F1
J1
Ethernet
PHY
SEP0xx
RJ-45
Connector
VF2
V+
F1
J1
TX+
Ethernet
PHY
LC03-3.3
TX+
TX-
F2
F3
VF4
J8
SEP0xx
Outside World
Outside World
TXSP3304N
V+
PHY
Ground
RX+
RX-
F3
LC03-3.3
RX+
F4
RXJ8
F1-F4 =
461Series
Telelink Fuses
Case
Notes:
Ground
- Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint
F1-F4 =
461Series
Telelink Fuses
Case
Ground
SRV05-4
PHY Ground
Notes:
- Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint
- LC03-3.3 pins 2, 3, 6, 7 are Not Connected
Basic Lightning Protection
Basic ESD Protection
The diagram shown below is typical for basic lightning (differential

only) of indoor/outdoor network line and equipment applications
(Example: office environment equipment).
The diagram shown below is typical for basic ESD protection of

indoor network line and equipment applications (Examples: home
office / consumer electronics peripheral devices).
RJ-45
Connector
J1
SLVU2.8-4
RJ-45
Connector
Ethernet
PHY
Ethernet
PHY
J1
TX+
TX+
TXOutside World
Outside World
TX-
RX+
RX-
J8
RX+
RX-
J8
NC
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
* Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint
SP3002-04
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Port Protection Examples (continued)
peripheral / storage Data Port Protection
The following are examples of ESD suppression for high speed data ports such as USB and eSATA.
For additional design examples, guidance and application assistance, please contact Littelfuse.
USB 1.1 port ESD protection

Data speeds up to 12 Mbps
USB
Port
V5.5MLA0603
USB 1.1
Controller
0805L110SL
VBUS
VBUS
D+
D+
D-
D-
Outside World
Outside World
1206L075
USB
Port
USB 1.1
Controller
SP0502
SP1003
(2) V0402MHS03
Signal
Ground
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
Signal
Ground
Note:
The SP0503BAHTG could be used if it's preferred
to have all 3 channels in 1 package.

USB
Port
USB 2.0
Controller
USB
Port
1206L075
D+
D+
D-
D-
SP3014-02
Signal
Ground
(2x) PGB1010603
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
V5.5MLA0603
VBUS
Outside World
Outside World
VBUS
USB 2.0
Controller
Signal
Ground
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Data speeds up to 5 Gbps
USB
Port
USB
Port
USB 3.0
Controller
USB
Controller
0603L150SL
1206L150
VBUS
D+
D-
NC
SP3003-02
SSTX+
SSTXGround
SP3012-04
Outside World
Outside World
Optional
SSTX+
SSTXSSRX+
SSRXGround
D+
D-
SP3012-06
SSRX+
SSRXSignal
Ground
Case
Ground
Signal
Ground
Case
Ground
* Package is shown as transparent
eSATA port protection
1394a/b Firewire port ESD protection
Data speeds up to 3 Gbps
eSATA
Port
1394b
Port
eSATA
Interface
1394
Interface
SP3003-04
Ground
TPBTPB+
Outside World
Outside World
TX+
TXSP3003-02
Ground
RXRX+
SP3003-02
TPATPA+
Grounds
TPA Shield Ground

Ground
1812L110/33
V33MLA1206
NC
Power
Ground
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint.
Grounds
TPB Shield Ground
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entertainment Electronics Port Protection
The following are examples of ESD suppression for ports common to entertainment electronics.
For additional design examples, guidance and application assistance, please contact Littelfuse.
Analog audio (Speaker/Microphone) port ESD protection

Audio
Port
Audio
Codec
Audio
Codec
Left
Left
Right
Right
Outside World
Outside World
Audio
Port
SP1002-02
(2x) SP1005-01
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
Analog video port ESD protection

Video
Port
Video
ADC
Luminance
Chrominance
Composite
Outside World
Coaxial
Composite
Video
C
Video
RF
SP1004-04
SP1002-01
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
Video
ADC
Outside World
Video
Port
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High Definition Multimedia Inteface (HDMI) port ESD protection

Data speeds up to 3.4 Gbps per pair
HDMI
Port
HDMI Transmitter
or Receiver
HDMI
Port
D2+
Ground
D2-
SP3012-04
D1+
D1-
Ground
Outside World
Outside World
D2+
D2D1+
D1D0+
D0CLK+
CLK-
HDMI
Chipset
D0+
Ground
D0-
SP3012-04
CLK+
Ground
(8x) PGB1010603
Signal
Ground
Case
Ground
4
7
ABC
JKL
DEF
Case
Ground
Signal Ground
Keypad / push button ESD protection
MNO
PQR
STUV
WXYZ
Call
Cancel
I/O
Controller
Outside World
Keypads
I/O
Controller
Keypads
P1
P1
P2
P2
P3
P3
P4
P4
Outside World
1
GHI
CLK-
SP1001-04
(4x) SP1006-01
Case
Ground
Case
Ground
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1
4
GHI
ABC
DEF
JKL
MNO
PQR
STUV
WXYZ
Call
Cancel
Automotive Electronics Port Protection

The following are examples of ESD suppression for automotive electronics. For additional design examples,
guidance and application assistance, please contact Littelfuse.
Automotive AEC-Q101 qualified ESD protection

LIN BUS protection
BAT
CAN BUS protection
LIN
SPLIT
CANH
C MASTER/SLAVE
LIN
Transceiver
R T/2
CAN BUS
Transceiver
LIN mode
Connector
CAN
BUS
R T/2
SD24C-01FTG
CANL
Common
Mode Choke
(optional)
GND
CG
SM24CANA-02HTG (200W)
SM24CANB-02HTG (500W)
1
4
GHI
ABC
JKL
RF Antenna protection
DEF
MNO
PQR
STUV
WXYZ
Call
Cancel
The following are examples of ESD suppression for RF antenna. For additional design examples,
guidance and application assistance, please contact Littelfuse.
Antenna
Element
RF Amplifier
Module
Antenna
Element
RF Amplifier
Module
PGB1010603
Shield
Ground
RF
Outside World
Outside World
RF
Signal
Ground
10
SP3022-01
Shield
Ground
Signal
Ground
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ESD Suppressor Product Selection Guide
PULSE-GUARD ESD Suppressors

MLA, MLE, MHS series
PULSE-GUARD
ESD Suppressors
Mounting Options
MLN series
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
Surface Mount
PGB1, PGB2
MLA
MLE
MHS
MLN
Technology Type
Voltage Variable Material
MLV
ZnO
MLV
ZnO
MLV
ZnO
MLV
ZnO
Working Voltage
024VDC
0120VDC
range by type
018VDC
042VDC
018VDC
Array Package
(No. of Lines)
SOT23 (2)
NA
NA
NA
1206 (4)
0201, 0402, 0603
04021210
04021206
0402, 0603
NA
0.04-0.12pF
406000pF
401700pF
322pF
45-430pF
<1nA typ
<25A typ
<25A max
<25A typ
<25A max
Rated Immunity to
IEC 61000-4-2 level 4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Also Rated for EFT

or Lightning
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bidirectional (transients
of either polarity)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performs Low Pass

Filtering
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lead-Free
Yes
No
No
No
No
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Green
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
AEC-Q Qualified
(Automotive Grade )
No
No
No
No
No
Series Name
Single Line Package

Typical Device
Capacitance
Leakage Current
Please refer to this table and the next few pages in selecting the ESD suppressors that may best serve the circuit requirements.
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Terms:
EFT: Electrical Fast Transient
TVS: Transient Voltage Suppressor
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ESD Suppressor Product Selection Guide (continued)
TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes)
Please refer to this table and the nextMLN
few pages
seriesin selecting the ESD
suppressors that may best serve the circuit requirements.
Detailed data sheets can be downloaded from our web site www.
littelfuse.com
Terms:
EFT: Electrical Fast Transient
TVS: Transient Voltage Suppressor
TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes)

Surface Mount
& Thru-Hole
Surface
Mount
Surface
Mount
Surface Mount
Surface
Mount
Surface
Mount
Surface
Mount
Surface
Mount
Surface
Mount
SP72x
SP03xx(LC03)
SP05x
SP10xx
SP30xx
SLVU2.8x
SP500x
SMxx
SPHVxx(-C)
Technology Type
Silicon
Controlled
Rectifier /
Diode
Lightning
Surge
Protection
Diode Arrays
General
Purpose
ESD
Protection
Diode
Arrays
General
Purpose
ESD
Protection
Diode Arrays
and
Discretes
Low
Capacitance
Diode Arrays
Lightning
Surge
Protection
Diode Arrays
Low
Capacitance
Common
Mode Filters
with ESD
Protection
General
Purpose
ESD
Protection
Diode Arrays
Discrete
General
Purpose
ESD
Protection
Working Voltage
030VDC
06VDC
05.5VDC
06VDC
06VDC
02.8V
5VDC
5-36VDC
12-36VDC
PDIP, SOIC
(6, 14)
SOT23 (4)
SOIC (2)
SOT23 (2,
4, 5),
S0T143 (3),
MSOP-8
(6),
SC70 (2,
4, 5)
SC70 (1, 2,
4, 5),
SOT5x3 (2,
4, 5),
SOT953 (4),
DFN (4)
SC70 (2, 4),

SOT5x3 (2,
4),
SOT23 (4),
MSOP10 (4),
DFN (2,
4, 6)
TDFN (10/16)
SOT23 (2)
NA
NA
NA
NA
0402 (SOD723
and SOD882)
0201 (Flip
Chip)
0402
(SOD882)
0201
(Flipchip)
SOT23
NA
NA
0402
(SOD882)
35pF
4.5-8pF
30pF
530pF
0.302.4pF
2.0pF
0.8pF
11-400pF
13-60pF
<0.02A max
<0.5A max
<10A max
<0.5A max
<1.5A max
<1A max
<1A max
<20A max
<1A max
Rated Immunity to
IEC 61000-4-2 level 4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Also Rated for EFT

or Lightning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Bidirectional
(transients
of either polarity)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performs Low Pass

Filtering
No
No
No
SP1005 only
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lead-Free
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(except PDIP)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
AEC-Q101
AEC-Q101
No
AEC-Q101
AEC-Q101
AEC-Q101
Mounting Options
Series Name
Array Package
(No. of Lines)
Single Line Package
Typical Device
Capacitance
Leakage Current
Green
AEC-Q Qualified
(Automotive Grade )
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SOIC (4)
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TVS DIODE Array SPA DIODES
Series Name
Capacitance
(pF)
Clamping Voltage
(v)
Working
Voltage
(VDC)
Package
Number of
Channels
ESD Rating
(Contact
Discharge,
IEC61000-4-2)
Maximum
Surge Rating
(tp=8/20s)
AEC-Q101
Qualified
TVS Diode Arrays offer a high level of protection (up to 30kV per IEC 61000-4-2) with very low capacitance, leakage current
and clamping voltage. For more robust applications, Lightning Surge devices are available for EFT and Lightning transient
threats per IEC 61000-4-4/5.threats per IEC 61000-4-4/5.
General Purpose ESD Protection (SCR Diode Array)

SP720
2 at 1A
2-30
PDIP-16, SOIC-16
14
4kV
3A
SP721
2 at1A
2-30
PDIP-8, SOIC-8
4kV
3A
SP723
2 at 2A
2-30
PDIP-8, SOIC-8
8kV
7A
SP724
2 at 1A
2-20
SOT23-6
8kV
3A
SP725
2 at 2A
2-30
SOIC-8
8kV
9A
2/3/4/5/6
30kV
2/4/5
15kV
2A
1/2
8kV
2A
General Purpose ESD Protection (TVS Discretes and Array)

SC70-3, SC70-5, SC70-6,
SOT23-3, SOT23-5,
SOT23-6, SOT143,
MSOP-8
SC70-3, SC70-5, SC706, SOT553, SOT563,
SOT963
SP05
30
5.5
SP1001
8.0 at 1A
5.5
SP1002
9.2 at 1A
6.0
SC70-3, SC70-5
SP1003
30
12.0 at 7A
5.0
SOD723, SOD882
30kV
7A
SP1004
10 at 1A
6.0
SOT953
8kV
1A
SP1005
30
9.3 at 1A
6.0
0201 (Flipchip), 0402

(SOD882)
30kV
10A
SP1006
25
8.3 at 1A
6.0
0201 (DFN2)
30kV
5A
8kV
2A
SP1007
3.5
11.2 at 1A
6.0
0201 (Flipchip), 0402

(SOD882)
SP1008
10.7 at 1A
6.0
0201 (Flipchip)
15kV
2.5A
SP1011
8.7 at 1A
6.0
DFN6
15kV
2A
SP1012
6.5
10.2 at 1A
5.0
0.94x0.61mm Flipchip
15kV
3A
SDxx
50-350
9.8-50 at 1A
5-36
SOD323
30kV
5-30A
SDxx-C
30-260
10-52 at 1A
5-36
SOD323
30kV
5-30A
SM24CANA
11
36 at 1A
24.0
SOT23-3
24kV
3A
SM24CANB
30
34 at 1A
24.0
SOT23-3
30kV
10A
SM712
75
11V at 1A
-7V-12
SOT23-3
24kV
19A
30/30/24/15 kV
2-8A
30/24/17/13kV
2-8A
SOD882, SOD882 with

side lead exposure
SOD882, SOD882 with
side lead exposure
SPHVxx
25-60
19-52 at 1A
12-36
SPHVxx-C
13-30
19-52 at 1A
12-36
SMxx
65-400
9.8-36 at 1A
5.0
SOT23-3
30kV
7-24A
Low Capacitance ESD Protection

SP3022
0.35
12 at1A
5.3
0201 (Flipchip), 0402

(SOD882)
20kV
3A
SP3011
0.4
11 at 1A
6.0
DFN14
8kV
3A
SP3010
0.4
10.8 at 1A
6.0
DFN10
8kV
3A
SP0524P
0.5
6.6 at 1A
5.0
DFN10
12kV
4A
6.6 at 1A
5.0
DFN14, DFN10,
DFN6, SOT23-6
4/6
12kV
4A
SP3012
0.5
SP3030
0.5
9.2 at 1A
5.0
0402 (SOD882)
20kV
3A
SP3021
0.5
13.1 at 1A
5.0
0402 (SOD882)
8kV
2A
SP3006
0.5
12.5 at 1A
6.0
SOT563
8kV
2A
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TVS DIODE Array SPA DIODES
Series Name
Capacitance
(pF)
Clamping
Voltage
(v)
AEC-Q101
Qualified
TVS Diode Arrays offer a high level of protection (up to 30kV per IEC 61000-4-2) with very low capacitance, leakage current
and clamping voltage. For more robust applications, Lightning Surge devices are available for EFT and Lightning transient
threats per IEC 61000-4-4/5.threats per IEC 61000-4-4/5.
Package Type
Number of
Channels
ESD Rating
(Contact
Discharge,
IEC61000-4-2)
Maximum
Surge Rating
(tp=8/20s)
6.0
SC70-6
8kV
2.5A
SC70-5,SC70-6, SOT553,
SOT563, MSOP10,
DFN6L
2/4/8
8kV
2.5A
Working
Voltage
(VDC)
Low Capacitance ESD Protection

SP3001
0.65
9.5 at 1A
SP3003
0.65
10 at 1A
6.0
SP5001
0.8
5.0
TDFN10
15kV
SP5002
0.8
5.0
TDFN16
15kV
SP5003
0.8
5.0
TDFN10
15kV
SP3031
0.8
6.9 at 1A
5.0
0402 (SOD882)
10kV
5A
SP3002
0.85
9.5 at 1A
6.0
SC70-6, SOT23-6, DFN6
12kV
4.5A
SP0504S
0.85
9.5 at 1A
6.0
SOT23-6
12kV
4.5A
SP3004
0.85
10.0 at 1A
6.0
SOT563
12kV
4A
SP3014
1.0
6.6 at 1A
5.0
DFN6L
15kV
8A
SRV05-4
11.5 at 1A
6.0
SOT23-6
20kV
10A
SP4060
4.4
8.0 at 10A
2.5
MSOP10
30kV
20A
SP4065
4.4
5.5 at 1A
3.3
MSOP10
30kV
20A
SP2504N
3.5
6.3 at 5A
2.5
DFN10
30kV
20A
SP3304N
3.5
7.0 at 5A
3.3
DFN10
30kV
20A
SP3051
3.8
9 at 1A
SOT23-6
30kV
20A
SP4021
2.5
9.3 at 1A
5.0
SOD323
30kV
25A
SR05
9.8 at 1A
5.0
SOT143
30kV
25A
SRDA05
9.2 at 1A
5.0
SOIC-8
30kV
30A
SP4020
2.5
6 at 1A
3.3
SOD323
30kV
30A
SRDA3.3
5.7 at 1A
3.3
SOIC-8
30kV
35A
SP2574N
3.8
4.5 at 1A
2.5
DFN10
3.kV
40A
SLVU2.8
2.0
13.9 at 24A
2.8
SOT23-3
30kV
40A
SLVU2.8-4
2.0
13.9 at 24A
2.8
SOIC-8
30kV
40A
SR70
2.0
12 at 30A
70
SOT143
30kV
40A
SP2502L
20 at 5A
3.3
SOIC-8
30kV
75A
LC03-3.3
4.5
17 at 100A
3.3
SOIC-8
30kV
150A
SP03-3.3
15 at 100A
3.3
SOIC-8
30kV
150A
SP03-6
20 at 100A
SOIC-8
30kV
150A
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multilayer Varistors (MLVS)
MLVs provide board level protection against ESD, EFT, and other transients that occur on power supply, data and control lines.
Single line devices are available in popular industry standard formats, and for more efficient board space usage, four-line devices
are also available. Some MLVs also offer low band-pass filtering characteristics that filter high frequency noise from the circuit.
MLA
MLE
MLN
MHS
Part Number
Capacitance
(pF)
Clamp
Voltage
(V)2
Operating
Voltage
(VDC)3
Leakage
Current
(Max nA)
Package
Lines
Input Polarity
ESD
Protection
Level(1)
V5.5MLA0402
220
19 at 1A
05.5
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V5.5MLA0603
660
19 at 2A
05.5
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V5.5MLA0402L
70
30 at 1A
05.5
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V9MLA0402
120
26 at 1A
09
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V9MLA0402L
33
30 at 1A
09
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V9MLA0603
420
28 at 2A
09
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V9MLA0805L
450
20 at 2A
09
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V12MLA0805L
350
25 at 2A
012
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V14MLA0402
70
35 at 1A
014
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V14MLA0603
150
40 at 2A
014
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V14MLA0805
480
30 at 5A
014
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V14MLA0805L
270
30 at 2A
014
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLA0402
40
46 at1A
018
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLA0603
100
46 at 2A
018
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLA0805
450
40 at 5A
018
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLA0805L
250
40 at 2A
018
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLE0402
40
50 at 1A
018
<5
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLE0603
100
50 at 2A
018
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLE0603L
60
50 at 1A
018
<25
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLE0805
500
50 at 5A
018
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLE0805L
100
50 at 2A
018
<25
0805
Bi-polar
8kV
V5.5MLN41206
430
19 at 2A
05.5
<5
1206
Bi-polar
8kV
V9MLN41206
250
28 at 2A
09
<5
1206
Bi-polar
8kV
V14MLN41206
140
40 at 2A
014
<5
1206
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLN41206
100
50 at 2A
018
<5
1206
Bi-polar
8kV
V18MLN41206L
45
50 at 1A
018
<5
1206
Bi-polar
8kV
V0402MHS03
160 at 1A
042
<0.5 at 15V
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V0402MHS12
12
70 at 1A
018
<5 at 15V
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V0402MHS22
22
40 at 1A
09
<1 at 5.5V
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
V0603MHS03
160 at 1A
042
<0.5 at 15V
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V0603MHS12
12
70 at 1A
018
<5 at 15V
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
V0603MHS22
22
40 at 1A
09
<1 at 5.5V
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
1. Minimum ESD withstand voltage, tested according to IEC 61000-4-2, level 4 (Contact Discharge).
2. Clamp Voltage using 8/20S waveform.
3. LEAKAGE CURRENT AT MAX OPERATING VOLTAGE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
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PULSEGUARD ESD SuppressorS
Pulse-Guard ESD protection devices offer extremely low capacitance for use in high-speed data circuits (IEEE 1394, USB 2.0,
USB3.0, HDMI, DVI, etc.). Available in single-line and multi-line packages, they provide ESD protection while ensuring that
signal integrity is maintained.
Clamp
Voltage
(V)
Operating
Voltage
(VDC)
Leakage
Current (Max
nA)
0.07
55
012
0.04
250
012
PGB2010402
0.07
40
PGB1010603
0.06
PGB102ST23
0.12
Part Number
Capacitance
(pF)
PGB2010201
PGB1010402
Protection
Input Polarity ESDLevel
(1)
Package
Lines
0201
Bi-polar
8kV
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
012
0402
Bi-polar
8kV
150
024
0603
Bi-polar
8kV
150
024
SOT23
Bi-polar
8kV
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Suppression Design Guide

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ESD Suppression Technologies

ESD Damage, Suppression Requirements and Considerations

ESD Data Protocol, Application and Product Selection

Port Protection Examples

ESD Suppressor Product Selection Guide

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

Lowest peak and

USB2.0, FireWire 1394,

TVS Diode Arrays

When to Choose PULSE-GUARD ESD Suppressors

When to Choose TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes)

Board space is at a premium and space-savings multi-line protection is needed

When to Choose Multilayer Varistors (MLVs)

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

Figure 1. ESD Test Waveform

ESD is characterized by fast rise times and high peak

ESD Suppression and Circuit Design Considerations

Proper use of ESD circuit protection helps prevent these

ESD Suppression Requirements

Littelfuse device engineers use specifications like these

When selecting ESD suppressors, circuit designers need

IC designers add a limited amount of ESD suppression

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

product series and applicable Data Rates and ProtocolS

SP05, SMxx SDxx,

PC Accessories Set Top Box

ESD Suppresion Design Guide

Inter-Building - Robust Lightning Protection

Intra-Building - Robust Lightning Protection

Basic Lightning Protection

Basic ESD Protection

The diagram shown below is typical for basic lightning (differential

The diagram shown below is typical for basic ESD protection of

* Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

USB 1.1 port ESD protection

USB 2.0 port ESD protection

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

USB 3.0 port ESD protection

* Package is shown as transparent

* Package is shown as transparent

eSATA port protection

1394a/b Firewire port ESD protection

Data speeds up to 3 Gbps

Data speeds up to 800 Mbps

TPA Shield Ground

* Package is shown as transparent

Devices shown as transparent for actual footprint.

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ESD Suppresion Design Guide

Analog audio (Speaker/Microphone) port ESD protection

Analog video port ESD protection