MMAD1108

WWW.Microsemi .COM SCOTTSDALE DIVISION MMAD1108 Switching Diode Array Steering Diode TVS ArrayTM PRODUCT PREVIEW DESCRIPTION These low capacitance diode arrays are multiple, discrete, isolated junctions fabricated by a planar process and mounted in an SOIC package for use in fast switching core-driver applications. This includes computers and peripheral equipment such as magnetic cores, thin-film memories, platedwire memories, etc., as well as decoding or encoding applications. They may also be used as steering diodes for protecting up to four I/O ports from ESD, EFT, or surge by directing them either to the positive side of the power supply line or to ground (see figure 1). An external TVS diode may be added between the positive supply line and ground to prevent overvoltage on the supply rail. These arrays offer many advantages of integrated circuits such as high-density packaging and improved reliability. This is a result of fewer pick and place operations, smaller footprint, smal...