leebluer
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snapback voltage npn -ieee -patent
hi, I am confused about ESD ability between PMOS(PNP) and NMOS(NPN).
Why PMOS(PNP) is stronger than NMOS(NPN) for ESD protection?
For example, PMOS ESD Design Rule in layout is usually looser than that of NMOS.
And in some cases, only GGNMOS is used for ESD protection.
Thanks in advance
hi, I am confused about ESD ability between PMOS(PNP) and NMOS(NPN).
Why PMOS(PNP) is stronger than NMOS(NPN) for ESD protection?
For example, PMOS ESD Design Rule in layout is usually looser than that of NMOS.
And in some cases, only GGNMOS is used for ESD protection.
Thanks in advance