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Semtech Announces New SLVU2.8-4 Voltage Suppressor

April 16, 2000 by Jeff Shepard

Semtech Corp. (Newbury Park, CA) announced the production of the SLVU2.8-4, a super low-voltage electronic static discharge (ESD) and latch-up protection for networking applications. The SLVU2.8-4 integrates four low-voltage protection devices into one SOIC-8 package using Semtech's proprietary Enhanced Punch-through Diode (EPD) technology.

The SLV Series of transient voltage suppressors are designed to protect low-voltage CMOS semiconductors from transients caused by ESD, cable discharge events, and any other induced voltage surges such as lightning. The SLVU2.8-4, in a SOIC-8 package, may used to protect two high-speed line pairs. The EPD process provides low standoff voltages, significantly reducing leakage currents and capacitance over silicone-avalanche diode processes. The device also provides lightning-fast protection up to a 12A peak pulse current to meet IEC 1000-4-5 specifications. Its flow-through design minimizes trace inductance while the low clamping voltage minimizes the stress on the protected circuit.

The SLVU2.8-4 is currently sampling, with production units available in May 2000. Pricing is $1.30 per 10,000-unit quantities.