Protection Array Trims Capacitance And Profile

The VBUS54ED-FBL four-line ESD-protection array features a 2.5 mm x 1 mm footprint, profile of 0.55 mm, and a load capacitance of 0.6 pF. Maximum leakage current is below 0.1 μA at the working voltage of 5.5V. The array offers a typical breakdown voltage of 7.9V at 1 mA and a maximum clamping voltage of 12.5V at 2A. It provides transient protection for data lines as per IEC 61000 4 2 (ESD) at 15-kV air and contact discharge. Pricing is $6 each/100. VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC., Malvern, PA. (619) 336-0860.