Designing automotive electronics presents numerous technical challenges, including the need to protect against electrical hazards under the hood and in the cabin. The three major sources of electrical ...

In many applications where the input is not under system control but rather connects to the outside world, such as test equipment, instrumentation, and some sensing equipment, it is possible for input ...

TVS diodes can be used for both single (see circuit below) and bi-directional protection in circuits where the input voltage has a large transient. To view the application note, click on the URL below ...

SPICE circuit simulations are a powerful design tool to analyze a system's immunity against conducted EMI surge voltages. SPICE can serve as a valuable tool to validate and optimize the performance of ...

STMicroelectronics new series of ESD protection diodes are 67 percent smaller than previous-generation alternatives, withstand IEC61000-4-2 ESD test pulse and deliver low clamping voltages that ...

The designers of automotive electronics face many technical challenges during the system design process, including designing methods of protection against a variety of electrical hazards. The three ...