SN74LVC07A: Could you help to explain the ESD level?

Lian Wu

Genius 5250 points

Part Number: SN74LVC07A

Dears:

From datasheet we can see the ESD Rating as below picture:

How could we know the value of ESD Protect under air and contact like the other device's description as below picture?

Thanks a lot!

Best regards

Luck Wu

over 7 years ago

0 Dylan Hubbard over 7 years ago

TI__Mastermind 45725 points

Lian,

These are two different standards for ESD testing. To help explain their differences, I'm going to loop in Cameron Phillips who knows more about these ESD standards. Thanks!

0 Cameron Phillips over 7 years ago in reply to Dylan Hubbard

TI__Genius 12410 points

Lian,

As Dylan said there is a difference between HBM, CDM and IEC 61000-4-2. A great blog that we put out will explain the differences

ESD Fundamentals Part 2: IEC 61000-4-2 Rating

In the first installment of this series , I argued for the need for discrete electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Now, I’ll review the different factors you need to consider when selecting an ESD…

By Matthew Xiong over 7 years ago in Technical articles > Power management

If you would like to protect your system from IEC 61000-4-2 ESD strikes you should add a discrete ESD diode.

Regards,

Cameron

0 Lian Wu over 7 years ago in reply to Cameron Phillips

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Hi Cameron, Dylan:
Thanks for your support, we have method to handle it.
Many thanks!

Best regards
Luck Wu

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SN74LVC07A: Could you help to explain the ESD level?