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SP720
The SP720 is an array of SCR/Diode bipolar structures for ESD and
over-voltage protection to sensitive input circuits. The SP720 has 2
protection SCR/Diode device structures per input. A total of 14 available
inputs can be used to protect up to 14 external signal or bus lines.
Over-voltage protection is from the IN (pins 1-7 and 9-15) to V+ or V-.
The SCR structures are designed for fast triggering at a threshold of one
+VBE diode threshold above V+ (Pin 16) or a -VBE diode threshold
below V- (Pin 8). From an IN input, a clamp to V+ is activated if a tran-
sient pulse causes the input to be increased to a voltage level greater
than one VBE above V+. A similar clamp to V- is activated if a negative
pulse, one VBE less than V-, is applied to an IN input. Standard ESD
Human Body Model (HBM) Capability is:
Features
ESD Interface Capability for HBM Standards
- MIL STD 3015.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15kV
- IEC 61000-4-2, Direct Discharge,
Single Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4kV (Level 2)
Two Inputs in Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8kV (Level 4)
- IEC 61000-4-2, Air Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15kV (Level 4)
High Peak Current Capability
- IEC 61000-4-5 (8/20s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A
- Single Pulse, 100s Pulse Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A
- Single Pulse, 4s Pulse Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A
Designed to Provide Over-Voltage Protection
- Single-Ended Voltage Range to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +30V
- Differential Voltage Range to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15V
Fast Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ns Risetime
Low Input Leakages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1nA at 25
o
C (Typ)
Low Input Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3pF (Typ)
An Array of 14 SCR/Diode Pairs
Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40
o
C to 105
o
C
Applications
Microprocessor/Logic Input Protection
Data Bus Protection
Analog Device Input Protection
Voltage Clamp
Functional Block Diagram
Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 for further detail. Refer to Application Note
AN9304 and AN9612 for additional information.
Ordering Information
HBM STANDARD
MODE
R
C
ESD (V)
IEC 61000-4-2
Air
330
150pF
>15kV
Direct
330
150pF
>4kV
Direct, Dual Pins
330
150pF
>8kV
MIL-STD-3015.7
Direct, In-circuit
1.5k
100pF
>15kV
PART NO.
TEMP. RANGE
(
o
C)
PACKAGE
PKG. Min.
Order
NO.
SP720AP
-40 to 105
16 Ld PDIP
E16.3
1500
1970
2500
SP720AB
-40 to 105
16 Ld SOIC
M16.15
SP720ABT
-40 to 105
16 Ld SOIC
Tape and Reel
M16.15
Pinout
SP720 (PDIP, SOIC)
TOP VIEW
14
15
16
9
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
V-
IN
V+
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
V+ 16
1
8
2
3 - 7
9 - 15
IN
IN
IN
V-
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TVS DIODE ARRA
YS
TVS Diode Arrays
SP720
Electronic Protection Array for ESD and Overvoltage Protection
ESD Capability
ESD capability is dependent on the application and defined test
standard. The evaluation results for various test standards and methods
based on Figure 1 are shown in Table 1.
For the "Modified" MIL-STD-3015.7 condition that is defined as an
"in-circuit" method of ESD testing, the V+ and V- pins have a return path
to ground and the SP720 ESD capability is typically greater than 15kV
from 100pF through 1.5k
. By strict definition of MIL-STD-3015.7 using
"pin-to-pin" device testing, the ESD voltage capability is greater than 6kV.
The MIL-STD-3015.7 results were determined from AT&T ESD Test
Lab measurements.
The HBM capability to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard is greater than 15kV
for air discharge (Level 4) and greater than 4kV for direct discharge
(Level 2). Dual pin capability (2 adjacent pins in parallel) is well in excess
of 8kV (Level 4).
For ESD testing of the SP720 to EIAJ IC121 Machine Model (MM) standard,
the results are typically better than 1kV from 200pF with no series resistance.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Continuous Supply Voltage, (V+) - (V-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +35V
Forward Peak Current, IIN to VCC, IIN to GND
(Refer to Figure 6) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A, 100s
ESD Ratings and Capability (Figure 1, Table 1)
Load Dump and Reverse Battery (Note 2)
Thermal Information
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JA (
o
C/W)
PDIP Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
SOIC Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65
o
C to 150
o
C
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
o
C
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .300
o
C
(SOIC Lead Tips Only)
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the device
at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTE:
1.
JA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
Electrical Specifications
TA = -40
o
C to 105
o
C; VIN = 0.5VCC , Unless Otherwise Specified
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Operating Voltage Range,
V
SUPPLY
= [(V+) - (V-)]
V
SUPPLY
-
2 to 30
-
V
Forward Voltage Drop:
IN to V-
IN to V+
V
FWDL
V
FWDH
I
IN
= 1A (Peak Pulse)
-
-
2
2
-
-
V
V
Input Leakage Current
I
IN
-20
5
20
nA
Quiescent Supply Current
I
QUIESCENT
-
50
200
nA
Equivalent SCR ON Threshold
Note 3
-
1.1
-
V
Equivalent SCR ON Resistance
V
FWD
/I
FWD
; Note 3
-
1
-
Input Capacitance
C
IN
3
pF
Input Switching Speed
t
ON
2
ns
NOTES:
2. In automotive and battery operated systems, the power supply lines should be externally protected for load dump and reverse battery. When the
V+ and V- pins are connected to the same supply voltage source as the device or control line under protection, a current limiting resistor should
be connected in series between the external supply and the SP720 supply pins to limit reverse battery current to within the rated maximum
limits. Bypass capacitors of typically 0.01
F or larger from the V+ and V- pins to ground are recommended.
3. Refer to the Figure 3 graph for definitions of equivalent "SCR ON Threshold" and "SCR ON Resistance." These characteristics are given here
for thumb-rule information to determine peak current and dissipation under EOS conditions.
-
-
-
-
STANDARD
TYPE/MODE
R
D
C
D
V
D
MIL STD 3015.7 Modified HBM
1.5k
100pF 15kV
Standard HBM
1.5k
100pF
6kV
IEC 61000-4-2
HBM, Air Discharge
330
150pF 15kV
HBM, Direct Discharge
330
150pF
4kV
HBM, Direct Discharge,
Two Parallel Input Pins
330
150pF
8kV
EIAJ IC121
Machine Model
0k
200pF
1kV
H.V.
SUPPLY
V
D
IN
DUT
C
D
R
1
IEC 1000-4-2: R
1
50 to 100M
R
D
CHARGE
SWITCH
DISCHARGE
SWITCH
MIL STD 3015.7: R
1
1 to 10M
FIGURE 1. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TEST
TABLE 1. ESD TEST CONDITIONS
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SP720
FIGURE 2. LOW CURRENT SCR FORWARD VOLTAGE DROP
CURVE
FIGURE 3. HIGH CURRENT SCR FORWARD VOLTAGE DROP
CURVE
600
800
1000
1200
FORWARD SCR VOLTAGE DROP (mV)
100
80
60
40
20
0
FOR
W
ARD SCR CURRENT (mA)
T
A
= 25
o
C
SINGLE PULSE
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
FOR
W
ARD SCR CURRENT (A)
T
A
= 25
o
C
SINGLE PULSE
V
FWD
I
FWD
0
1
2
3
FORWARD SCR VOLTAGE DROP (V)
EQUIV. SAT. ON
THRESHOLD ~ 1.1V
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL APPLICATION OF THE SP720 AS AN INPUT CLAMP FOR OVER-VOLTAGE, GREATER THAN 1V
BE
ABOVE V+ OR
LESS THAN -1V
BE
BELOW V-
+V
CC
+V
CC
INPUT
DRIVERS
PROTECTION CIRCUIT
(1 OF 14 ON CHIP)
SP720 INPUT
OR
SIGNAL
SOURCES
IN 9-15
IN 1-7
SP720
V-
TO +V
CC
LINEAR OR
DIGITAL IC
INTERFACE
V+
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YS
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SP720
Electronic Protection Array for ESD and Overvoltage Protection
Peak Transient Current Capability of the SP720
The peak transient current capability rises sharply as the width of the
current pulse narrows. Destructive testing was done to fully evaluate the
SP720's ability to withstand a wide range of transient current pulses. The
circuit used to generate current pulses is shown in Figure 5.
The test circuit of Figure 5 is shown with a positive pulse input. For a
negative pulse input, the (-) current pulse input goes to an SP720 `IN'
input pin and the (+) current pulse input goes to the SP720 V- pin. The
V+ to V- supply of the SP720 must be allowed to float. (i.e., It is not tied
to the ground reference of the current pulse generator.) Figure 6 shows
the point of overstress as defined by increased leakage in excess of the
data sheet published limits.
The maximum peak input current capability is dependent on the V+ to V-
voltage supply level, improving as the supply voltage is reduced. Values
of 0, 5, 15 and 30 voltages are shown. The safe operating range of the
transient peak current should be limited to no more than 75% of the
measured overstress level for any given pulse width as shown in Figure 6.
When adjacent input pins are paralleled, the sustained peak current
capability is increased to nearly twice that of a single pin. For compari-
son, tests were run using dual pin combinations 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+9,
10+11, 12+13 and 14+15.
The overstress curve is shown in Figure 6 for a 15V supply condition. The
dual pins are capable of 10A peak current for a 10s pulse and 4A peak
current for a 1ms pulse. The complete for single pulse peak current vs.
pulse width time ranging up to 1 second are shown in Figure 6.
+
-
CURRENT
SENSE
VOLTAGE
PROBE
14
15
16
9
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
V-
IN
V+
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
+
-
R
1
~
10
TYPICAL
SP720
V
G
V
G
ADJ. 10V/A TYPICAL
R
1
(-)
(+)
C1
~
100
F
C1
VARIABLE TIME DURATION
CURRENT PULSE GENERATOR
FIGURE 5. TYPICAL SP720 PEAK CURRENT TEST CIRCUIT
WITH A VARIABLE PULSE WIDTH INPUT
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
PULSE WIDTH TIME (ms)
PEAK CURRENT (A)
10
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0V
5V
15V
V+ TO V- SUPPLY
100 1000
10
9
30V
15V
CAUTION: SAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS LIMIT
OF THE VALUES SHOWN ON EACH CURVE.
PULSE WIDTH TO BE NO GREATER THAN 75%
THE MAXIMUM PEAK CURRENT FOR A GIVEN
SINGLE PIN STRESS CURVES
DUAL PIN STRESS CURVE
8
FIGURE 6. SP720 TYPICAL SINGLE PULSE PEAK CURRENT CURVES SHOWING THE MEASURED POINT OF OVER-STRESS IN
AMPERES vs PULSE TIME IN MILLISECONDS (T
A
= 25
o
C)
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Dual-In-Line Plastic Packages (PDIP)
NOTES:
1. Controlling Dimensions: INCH. In case of conflict between English and
Metric dimensions, the inch dimensions control.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
3. Symbols are defined in the "MO Series Symbol List" in Section 2.2 of
Publication No. 95.
4. Dimensions A, A1 and L are measured with the package seated in JE-
DEC seating plane gauge GS-3.
5. D, D1, and E1 dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions.
Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch (0.25mm).
6. E and
are measured with the leads constrained to be perpendic-
ular to datum
.
7. e
B
and e
C
are measured at the lead tips with the leads unconstrained.
e
C
must be zero or greater.
8. B1 maximum dimensions do not include dambar protrusions. Dambar
protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch (0.25mm).
9. N is the maximum number of terminal positions.
10. Corner leads (1, N, N/2 and N/2 + 1) for E8.3, E16.3, E18.3, E28.3,
E42.6 will have a B1 dimension of 0.030 - 0.045 inch (0.76 - 1.14mm).
e
A
-C-
C
L
E
e
A
C
e
B
e
C
-B-
E1
INDEX
1 2 3
N/2
N
AREA
SEATING
BASE
PLANE
PLANE
-C-
D1
B1
B
e
D
D1
A
A2
L
A1
-A-
0.010 (0.25)
C
A
M
B S
SYMBOL
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
NOTES
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
A
-
0.210
-
5.33
4
A1
0.015
-
0.39
-
4
A2
0.115
0.195
2.93
4.95
-
B
0.014
0.022
0.356
0.558
-
B1
0.045
0.070
1.15
1.77
8, 10
C
0.008
0.014
0.204
0.355
-
D
0.735
0.775
18.66
19.68
5
D1
0.005
-
0.13
-
5
E
0.300
0.325
7.62
8.25
6
E1
0.240
0.280
6.10
7.11
5
e
0.100 BSC
2.54 BSC
-
e
A
0.300 BSC
7.62 BSC
6
e
B
-
0.430
-
10.92
7
L
0.115
0.150
2.93
3.81
4
N
16
9
16
E16.3
(JEDEC MS-001 BB ISSUE D)
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