Oct 11, 2008 #1 W wccheng Full Member level 5 Joined May 16, 2004 Messages 287 Helped 1 Reputation 2 Reaction score 0 Trophy points 1,296 Activity points 2,710 Dear all, It is my first time to use ESD pad. Based on the Design rule, it recommends us to put a power clamp between the VDD and GND pad. Could anyone tell me what is the function of this power clamp? Thanks wccheng
Dear all, It is my first time to use ESD pad. Based on the Design rule, it recommends us to put a power clamp between the VDD and GND pad. Could anyone tell me what is the function of this power clamp? Thanks wccheng
Oct 11, 2008 #2 F forkschgrad Full Member level 5 Joined Apr 6, 2007 Messages 271 Helped 18 Reputation 36 Reaction score 9 Trophy points 1,298 Location Philippines Activity points 2,363 it serves as a protection.
Oct 11, 2008 #3 leo_o2 Advanced Member level 4 Joined Sep 3, 2004 Messages 1,322 Helped 278 Reputation 558 Reaction score 241 Trophy points 1,343 Location China Activity points 5,761 When ESD voltage exceeds breakdown voltage of the power clamp, it will discharge electrostatic.