Basics of TVS Diodes (ESD protection diodes)

TVS diodes, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes, are a type of Zener diode that protect electronic circuits against overvoltage pulses—ESD most notably, plus switching surges and lightning surges. Understanding TVS diodes is an essential tool for selecting an appropriate device and ensuring reliable protection of electronic circuits. This course covers basic operation, features, electrical characteristics and selection methods.

You will learn basic knowledge such as basic operation, principle, and basic circuit of TVS diode(ESD protection diodes).
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Includes:

1 What is a TVS diode (ESD protection diode)?

  • What is a TVS diode (ESD protection diode)?
  • Reverse breakdown voltage
  • Using different types of protection diodes (ESD protection diodes and Zener diodes for overvoltage protection)
  • Differences between protection diodes (ESD protection diodes and surge protection Zener diodes) and diodes for constant-voltage regulation

2 Basic operations of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Basic operations of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
  • Equivalent circuits and benefits

3 Key electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Key electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
  • Key characteristics for normal operation (in the absence of an ESD event)
  • Key characteristics for protection against ESD events

4 Selection guidelines for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Selection guidelines for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

5 Layout considerations for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Layout considerations for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

6 Absolute maximum ratings of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Absolute maximum ratings of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
  • IEC61000-4-2 and IEC 61000-4-5

7 Electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

  • Electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

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1 What is a TVS diode (ESD protection diode)?

1 What is a TVS diode (ESD protection diode)?
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1-1 Reverse breakdown voltage
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1-2 Using different types of protection diodes (ESD protection diodes and Zener diodes for overvoltage protection)
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1-3 Differences between protection diodes (ESD protection diodes and surge protection Zener diodes) and diodes for constant-voltage regulation
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2 Basic operations of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

2 Basic operations of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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2-1 Equivalent circuits and benefits
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3 Key electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

3 Key electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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3-1 Key characteristics for normal operation (in the absence of an ESD event)(1)
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3-1 Key characteristics for normal operation (in the absence of an ESD event)(2)
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3-1 Key characteristics for normal operation (in the absence of an ESD event)(3)
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3-2 Key characteristics for protection against ESD events(1)
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3-2 Key characteristics for protection against ESD events(2)
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3-2 Key characteristics for protection against ESD events(3)
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4 Selection guidelines for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

4 Selection guidelines for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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5 Layout considerations for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

5 Layout considerations for TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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6 Absolute maximum ratings of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

6 Absolute maximum ratings of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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Supplemental information: IEC61000-4-2 and IEC 61000-4-5
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7 Electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)

7 Electrical characteristics of TVS diodes (ESD protection diodes)
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