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Bi-modal triggering for LVSCR ESD protection devices

Díaz et al., 1995

Document ID
9337103829900268590
Author
Díaz C
Motley G
Publication year
Publication venue
Journal of electrostatics

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This paper addresses three aspects of LVSCR protection devices namely, LVSCR layout optimization, triggering techniques, and the impact of stress signal slew-rate on ESD performance. Circuit techniques to achieve bi-modal triggering for LVSCR ESD protection …
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