[FAQ] Does TI have any information on protection circuits for electrical overstress (EOS) for ADCs?

Yes, TI has an expanding list of design resources related to EOS protection in ADC systems. Please check out the links below for more information:

Circuit Diagrams:

• Circuit for protecting low-voltage SAR ADC from electrical overstress with minimal impact on performance
• Input Protection for high-voltage ADC circuit with TVS Diode
• Circuit for protecting ADC with TVS diode and PTC fuse
• Circuit for Protecting ADS131M0x ADC from EOS

TI Precision Labs - ADCs:    Electrical Overstress (EOS) on Data Converters topics:

• EOS and ESD on ADC
• External EOS Protection Devices
• Import Diode's PSpice Model into TINA
• Protecting Low Voltage ADC from High Voltage Amp
• Protecting Low Voltage ADC - Improved Solution
• Protecting ADC with TVS Diode
• Protecting ADC with TVS Diode – Improved Solution

 -Bryan