Microsemi

Transient Protection Products Group

8700 East Thomas Rd., PO Box 1390, Scottsdale AZ 85252 USA, (480) 941-6300, Fax: (480) 947-1503

http://www.microsemi.com/tvs

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 2004

TVSF0603.PDF

02-04-2004 REV A

TVSF0603

“FemtoFarad” Polymer ESD Suppressor

Device Applications

TVSF devices protect signal line circuits from ESD by placing them in a shunt-connected manner from line to ground as illustrated below.

These devices are not applicable on lines where lightning or load-switching transients are present. TVSF devices are ideal for use in

computers and computer-related equipment, such as modems, keyboards, and printers. They also find applications in portable electronic

equipment such as mobile telephones, test equipment, and card scanners.

Typical Applications

Note: Although diode symbols are shown in opposite directions to represent the polymer ESD suppressor, it is not a

semiconductor diode. It is instead a polymer based thick film material on a ceramic substrate creating a bi-directional

response in a reliable surface mount package.

RF Amplifier

Antenna

TVFS0603

USB

CONTROLLER

USB

PORT

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Data

Data

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