esd protection

Discover how PCB layout choices can dramatically alter S‑parameter measurements of high‑speed ESD protection devices—especially in the femtofarad range. Through 3D EM simulations and real‑world testing, this article reveals why accurate modeling and optimized test boards are essential for reliable high‑speed performance.

Real-world ESD discharge currents during semiconductor assembly differ dramatically from standard test predictions. A new Discharge Current Sensor reveals that actual currents are lower but faster than expected, challenging current protection designs for Multi-Chip Modules and Systems in Package.

This article reviews some of the ESD protection design challenges when designing in a FinFET technology and give an outlook on the successors of FinFET.

With the advent of wide-spread wireless electronics, the need for high-performance RF components to be built into highly reliable and robust products continues to expand.

This article highlights key concepts to designing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuits for radio frequency (RF) and millimeter wave applications. Needed RF concepts are discussed and some popular protection schemes are illustrated.

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