6 Application and Implementation

Note

Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component specification,

and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are responsible for

determining suitability of components for their purposes, as well as validating and testing their design

implementation to confirm system functionality.

6.1 Application Information

The TSDxxC are TVS diodes that provide a path to ground for dissipating transient voltage spikes (such as

ESD or surge) on signal lines and power lines. Connect the device in parallel to the down stream circuitry for

protection. As the current from the transient passes through the TVS, only a small voltage drop is present across

the diode. The small voltage drop is presented to the protected IC. The low RDYN of the triggered TVS holds this

voltage (VCLAMP) to a safe level for the protected IC. For more information on how to properly use this device,

refer to the ESD Packaging and Layout Guide.

7 Device and Documentation Support

7.1 Documentation Support

7.1.1 Related Documentation

For related documentation, see the following:

• Texas Instruments, ESD Packaging and Layout Guide application reports

• Texas Instruments, ESD Layout Guide application reports

• Texas Instruments, Generic ESD Evaluation Module user's guide

• Texas Instruments, Reading and Understanding an ESD Protection data sheet

7.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates

To receive notification of documentation updates, navigate to the device product folder on ti.com. Click on

Notifications to register and receive a weekly digest of any product information that has changed. For change

details, review the revision history included in any revised document.

7.3 Support Resources

TI E2E™ support forums are an engineer's go-to source for fast, verified answers and design help — straight

from the experts. Search existing answers or ask your own question to get the quick design help you need.

Linked content is provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do

not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.

7.4 Trademarks

TI E2E™ is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

7.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled

with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.

ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may

be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published

specifications.

7.6 Glossary

TI Glossary

This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.

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TSD05C, TSD12C, TSD15C, TSD18C, TSD24C, TSD36C

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