ESD protection for ultra high-speed interfaces

The devices are designed to protect high-speed interfaces such as High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), DisplayPort, external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) and Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interfaces against ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD).

The devices include four high-level ESD protection diode structures for ultra high-speed signal lines.

All signal lines are protected by a special diode configuration offering ultra low line capacitance of only 0.6 pF. These diodes provide protection to downstream components from ESD voltages up to ±8 kV contact according to IEC 61000-4-2, level 4.