Sep 4, 2011 #1 H huckle Member level 3 Joined Aug 27, 2011 Messages 60 Helped 3 Reputation 6 Reaction score 3 Trophy points 1,288 Activity points 1,647 Is ESD cell and clamp cell the same? From the name 'clamp', it seems it would clamp something to 1 or 0, what does it clamp?
Is ESD cell and clamp cell the same? From the name 'clamp', it seems it would clamp something to 1 or 0, what does it clamp?
Sep 6, 2011 #2 M mikersia Full Member level 2 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 148 Helped 41 Reputation 82 Reaction score 38 Trophy points 1,308 Activity points 2,149 Clamp (supply) cell is ESD protection cell also, but typically it is used at supply rails. It should clamp ESD spikes only (!) to safety levels. ESD protection cell should be included in every IO, and in general it clamps ESD spikes in some manner.
Clamp (supply) cell is ESD protection cell also, but typically it is used at supply rails. It should clamp ESD spikes only (!) to safety levels. ESD protection cell should be included in every IO, and in general it clamps ESD spikes in some manner.