STMicroelectronics – 30-GHz bandwidth breakthrough ESD protection for USB 3.1 Gen 2
High-speed differential interfaces such as USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s) use leading-edge CMOS processes that are very sensitive to electrostatic discharges. For these, ST has designed the ideal ESD protection in the ESDARF02-1BU2CK; providing a robust 8 kV contact- and up to 20 kV air-discharge shield, inside a 0.18 mm² package, 0.28-mm thick. Its 30-GHz operating bandwidth guarantees a high level of signal integrity.