Date: 15/11/2008

Smallest ESD protection diode for RF antennas

Infineon Technologies launched the smallest transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode, ESD0P2RF-02LS for the protection of antennas in latest electronic equipment. The applications of this new electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device include GPS, mobile TV, FM radio, and vehicles' remote keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring systems.

Some of the main features of this device are:

1. Can reliably absorb electrostatic discharges as high as 20 kV
2. High linearity up to 6 GHz
3. Low parasitic capacitance of 0.2 pF
4. Low clamping voltages in a bi-directional configuration
5. Low leakage currents down to 1 nA (at 5.3 V)

The device is designed for applications with signals swinging above and below ground with a maximum working voltage of up to ±5.3 V. Because of its bi-directional characteristics with symmetrical clamping voltage, orientation of the device in the PCB is not an issue.

Package: TSSLP-2 and TSLP-2
Size: 0.62 mm x 0.32 mm in size and 0.31 mm in height
Safety: fully compliant with RoHs and halogen-free directives

Availability: The ESD0P2RF-02LS diode is scheduled to enter mass production by end of 2008.

For more details visit: www.infineon.com/tvsdiodes