USBLC6-4SC6
Compact SOT-23 TVS diode arrays for USB ESD protection
Manufacturer： ['win-key', 'stm']
series introduction
# USBLC6 - 4SC6 Product Series Introduction
## 1. Overview
The USBLC6 - 4SC6 product series is a cutting - edge solution in the field of electronic protection and signal management. Specifically designed for modern electronic devices, this series offers a comprehensive set of features that safeguard sensitive components while ensuring high - quality signal transmission. It is particularly well - suited for applications involving Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces, where reliable protection and efficient data transfer are of utmost importance.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 ESD Protection
One of the most prominent features of the USBLC6 - 4SC6 series is its excellent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection capabilities. In today's electronic environment, ESD events are a common threat that can cause irreversible damage to integrated circuits and other sensitive components. The USBLC6 - 4SC6 devices are engineered to withstand high - voltage ESD strikes, meeting or exceeding industry standards such as IEC 61000 - 4 - 2. They can handle contact discharges up to a certain high voltage level (e.g., ±8 kV) and air discharges up to an even higher level (e.g., ±15 kV), effectively shielding the connected USB interfaces and the associated electronic circuitry from ESD - induced failures.
### 2.2 Low Capacitance
The series is characterized by its low capacitance values. Low capacitance is crucial in high - speed data transmission applications, such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and even emerging USB 3.1 and USB 4 standards. With low capacitance, the USBLC6 - 4SC6 devices minimize signal distortion and attenuation, allowing for the seamless transfer of high - frequency signals. This ensures that the data integrity is maintained, and the connected devices can communicate at their maximum rated speeds without significant degradation of the signal quality.
### 2.3 Compact Package
The USBLC6 - 4SC6 products come in a compact and space - saving package. In modern electronic devices, where miniaturization is a key trend, the small form factor of these components is highly advantageous. The compact package not only allows for easy integration into densely populated printed circuit boards (PCBs) but also helps in reducing the overall size and weight of the end - product. This makes it an ideal choice for portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other handheld electronics.
### 2.4 Multiple Channels
The series typically offers multiple channels, which is beneficial for multi - line USB interfaces. For example, in a USB Type - C connector, which has multiple differential pairs for data transmission and power delivery, the multiple channels of the USBLC6 - 4SC6 can provide simultaneous protection for all the relevant lines. This comprehensive protection approach simplifies the design process and ensures that all aspects of the USB interface are safeguarded against potential threats.
## 3. Applications
### 3.1 Consumer Electronics
In consumer electronics, the USBLC6 - 4SC6 series finds wide applications. Smartphones and tablets rely on USB interfaces for charging, data transfer, and connecting to external devices such as keyboards, mice, and storage drives. The ESD protection and low - capacitance characteristics of the USBLC6 - 4SC6 ensure that these devices can operate reliably, even in environments where ESD events are likely to occur. Laptops also benefit from this series, as they often have multiple USB ports for various peripheral connections.
### 3.2 Industrial Equipment
Industrial equipment often operates in harsh environments where ESD and other electrical disturbances are more prevalent. USB interfaces in industrial control systems, data loggers, and test and measurement equipment need to be protected to ensure continuous and accurate operation. The USBLC6 - 4SC6 series provides the necessary protection and signal integrity, making
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