SRDA3.
3-6 and SRDA05-6
RailClamp
Low Capacitance TVS Diode Array
PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Description Features
RailClamps are surge rated diode arrays designed to Transient protection for high-speed data lines to
protect high speed data interfaces. The SR series has IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ±15kV (air), ±8kV (contact)
been specifically designed to protect sensitive compo- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
nents which are connected to data and transmission IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 24A (8/20µs)
lines from overvoltage caused by electrostatic dis- Array of surge rated diodes with internal TVS diode
charge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and Protects six I/O lines and power supply line
lightning. Low capacitance (<15pF) for high-speed interfaces
The unique design of the SRDA series devices incorpo- Low operating & clamping voltages
rates surge rated, low capacitance steering diodes and Solid-state technology
a TVS diode in a single package. During transient
conditions, the steering diodes direct the transient to Mechanical Characteristics
either the positive side of the power supply line or to
JEDEC SO-8 package
ground. The internal TVS diode prevents over-voltage
on the power line, protecting any downstream compo-
UL 497B listed
nents. Molding compound flammability rating: UL 94V-0
Marking : Part number, date code, logo
The low capacitance array configuration allows the user
to protect six high-speed data or transmission lines. Packaging : Tube or Tape and Reel
The low inductance construction minimizes voltage Applications
overshoot during high current surges.
USB Power & Data Line Protection
T1/E1 secondary IC Side Protection
Token Ring
HDSL, SDSL secondary IC Side Protection
Video Line Protection
Microcontroller Input Protection
Base stations
I2C Bus Protection
Circuit Diagram Schematic and PIN Configuration
I/O 1 1 8 GND
I/O 2 2 7 I/O 6
+VREF 3 6 I/O 5
I/O 3 4 5 I/O 4
S0-8 (Top View)
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