Overview
The DVIULC6-4SC6Y is a monolithic, application-specific discrete device designed by STMicroelectronics for the protection of high-speed interfaces against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). This component is particularly suited for protecting interfaces such as DVI, HDMI, IDB 1394 bus, USB 2.0, Ethernet links, and video lines. It ensures high signal integrity while providing robust protection against stringent ESD strikes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Pulse Voltage (ISO 10605 / IEC 61000-4-2) | ±18 kV | kV |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 to +125 | °C |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40 to +125 | °C |
| Maximum Temperature for Soldering | 260 | °C |
| Reverse Leakage Current (VRM = 5 V) | 0.5 µA | µA |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage (IR = 1 mA) | 6 V | V |
| ESD Clamping Voltage (IPP = 1 A, tp = 8/20 µs) | 12 V | V |
| Capacitance between I/O and GND (F = 825 MHz) | 0.6 pF | pF |
| Capacitance Variation between I/O and GND | 0.015 pF | pF |
| Capacitance between I/O (F = 825 MHz) | 0.3 pF | pF |
| Capacitance Variation between I/O | 0.007 pF | pF |
Key Features
- AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications.
- Ultralow capacitance: 0.6 pF at F = 825 MHz.
- Fast response time compared with varistors.
- Optimized rise and fall times for maximum data integrity.
- Consistent D+ / D- signal balance with low intra pair skew.
- Low PCB space occupation: 9 mm².
- Higher reliability offered by monolithic integration.
- Complies with ISO 10605 and MIL STD883G-Method 3015-7 standards.
- RoHS compliant.
Applications
- DVI and HDMI ports up to 1.65 Gb/s.
- IDB 1394 bus.
- USB 2.0 ports up to 480 Mb/s (high speed), backwards compatible with USB 1.1 low and full speed.
- Ethernet ports: 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
- SIM card protection.
- Video line protection.
Q & A
- What is the DVIULC6-4SC6Y used for? The DVIULC6-4SC6Y is used for ESD protection of high-speed interfaces such as DVI, HDMI, IDB 1394 bus, USB 2.0, Ethernet links, and video lines.
- What are the key specifications of the DVIULC6-4SC6Y? Key specifications include peak pulse voltage of ±18 kV, storage temperature range of -65 to +125°C, and capacitance between I/O and GND of 0.6 pF at 825 MHz.
- Is the DVIULC6-4SC6Y automotive qualified? Yes, the DVIULC6-4SC6Y is AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications.
- What is the package type of the DVIULC6-4SC6Y? The DVIULC6-4SC6Y comes in a SOT23-6L package.
- How does the DVIULC6-4SC6Y ensure signal integrity? It ensures signal integrity through optimized rise and fall times and consistent D+ / D- signal balance with low intra pair skew.
- What standards does the DVIULC6-4SC6Y comply with? The DVIULC6-4SC6Y complies with ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2, and MIL STD883G-Method 3015-7 standards.
- Is the DVIULC6-4SC6Y RoHS compliant? Yes, the DVIULC6-4SC6Y is RoHS compliant.
- How can the layout be optimized for better ESD protection? The layout can be optimized by keeping the tracks from VBUS to VCC and GND as short as possible and adding a 100 nF capacitor between VBUS and GND.
- What are the typical applications of the DVIULC6-4SC6Y? Typical applications include DVI and HDMI ports, IDB 1394 bus, USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet ports, SIM card protection, and video line protection.
- How does the DVIULC6-4SC6Y handle crosstalk? The DVIULC6-4SC6Y minimizes crosstalk through its design, ensuring that the effect on disturbed lines is less than -45 dB in the usual frequency range of analog signals.
