As the universe of portable, wireless, and wearable devices expands, so does the potential for field failures due to electrostatic discharge (ESD) exposure. The most common cause of ESD is friction ...

Beyond the obvious complexities of new high level HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) features, taking the simple elements for granted can lead to delays and cost overruns, and may not be ...

The electronic content in modern cars has increased tremendously thanks to the demand for in-car entertainment (“infotainment”) systems and features, such as docking for smartphones, USB ports, and ...

As the semiconductor industry transitions to FinFETs, reliability challenges are increasing. ESD designers are challenged with new issues that would require significant rethinking and redesign of ...

TE Connectivity’s Circuit Protection group addressed the problem by developing a family of silicon ESD (SESD) devices with ±20-kV contact and ±22-kV air discharge ratings, which surpass the IEC’s 8-kV ...