SLVU2.8-8

PROTECTION PRODUCTS Description The SLV series of transient voltage suppressors are designed to protect low voltage, state-of-the-art CMOS semiconductors from transients caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), cable discharge events (CDE), lightning and other induced voltage surges. The devices are constructed using Semtech’s proprietary EPD process technology. The EPD process provides low standoff voltages with significant reductions in leakage currents and capacitance over siliconavalanche diode processes. The SLVU2.8-8 features integrated low capacitance compensation diodes that reduce the maximum capacitance to 8pF per line. This, combined with low leakage current, means signal integrity is preserved in high-speed applications such as 10/100 Ethernet. The SLVU2.8-8 is in an SO-8 package and may be used to protect four high-speed line pairs. The layout of the device minimizes trace inductance and reduces voltage overshoot associated with ESD events. The low clamping voltage of th...