RCLAMP2504N
ESD suppressor and TVS diode arrays for voltage protection
Manufacturer： semtech
series introduction
# RCLAMP2504N Product Series Introduction
## 1. Overview
The RCLAMP2504N product series is a cutting - edge range of electronic components designed to provide reliable and efficient protection for sensitive electronic circuits. These devices are engineered to safeguard against various electrical threats, such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning-induced surges. With their advanced technology and high - performance characteristics, the RCLAMP2504N series is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications in the electronics industry.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 ESD Protection
- **High - level ESD Immunity**: The RCLAMP2504N series can withstand extremely high levels of ESD. It is capable of handling ESD strikes up to ±25 kV contact discharge and ±30 kV air discharge, as per the IEC 61000 - 4 - 2 international standard. This high - level protection ensures that the connected electronic circuits remain safe from the damaging effects of static electricity, which can cause malfunctions, data corruption, or even permanent damage to components.
- **Fast Response Time**: These devices have an incredibly fast response time, typically in the picosecond range. When an ESD event occurs, the RCLAMP2504N can quickly divert the excessive current away from the protected circuit, minimizing the impact of the transient voltage on the sensitive components.
### 2.2 EFT and Surge Protection
- **Robust EFT and Surge Handling**: In addition to ESD protection, the RCLAMP2504N series offers effective protection against electrical fast transients and lightning - induced surges. It can handle EFT pulses up to 4 kV as per the IEC 61000 - 4 - 4 standard and provides a certain level of protection against surge currents, helping to prevent damage caused by sudden electrical disturbances in the power supply or signal lines.
- **Low Clamping Voltage**: The devices maintain a low clamping voltage during transient events. This means that the voltage across the protected circuit is kept at a safe level, reducing the risk of over - voltage damage to the connected components.
### 2.3 Low Capacitance
- **Signal Integrity Preservation**: The RCLAMP2504N series features low capacitance values. This is crucial for applications where high - speed data signals are involved, such as in USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and other high - speed communication interfaces. The low capacitance ensures that the signal quality is not degraded, allowing for reliable and high - speed data transmission without significant signal attenuation or distortion.
### 2.4 Small Form Factor
- **Space - Saving Design**: These components are available in a compact and industry - standard package. Their small form factor makes them suitable for use in densely populated printed circuit boards (PCBs), where space is often at a premium. This allows designers to incorporate the necessary protection circuitry without sacrificing valuable board real estate.
## 3. Applications
### 3.1 Consumer Electronics
- **Smartphones and Tablets**: In mobile devices, the RCLAMP2504N series can protect the sensitive internal circuits, such as the touchscreen controllers, USB ports, and audio interfaces, from ESD and other electrical transients. This helps to improve the reliability and durability of these devices, reducing the likelihood of failures due to electrostatic discharge.
- **Wearable Devices**: With the increasing popularity of wearable technology, the need for effective protection against electrical threats is crucial. The small form factor and low capacitance of the RCLAMP2504N make it an excellent choice for protecting the delicate circuits in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices.
### 3.2 Industrial
Images for reference
SLP2626P10
Image Preview
Image Preview