SNOSDJ6A May 2025 – October 2025 TLV9020L , TLV9022L , TLV9030L , TLV9032L
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The TLV90xxL family incorporates internal ESD protection circuits on all pins. The inputs use a proprietary "snapback" type ESD clamp from each pin to V-. There is no "upper" ESD clamp to V+, which allows the input pins to exceed the supply voltage (V+). During an ESD event, the snapback diodes "short" and go low impedance to V- (like an SCR).
If the inputs are to be connected to a low impedance source, such as a power supply or buffered reference line, TI recommends adding a current-limiting resistor in series with the input to limit any transient currents if the clamps conduct due to transients. The current must be limited 10mA or less. This series resistance can be part of any resistive input dividers or networks.
The ESD diodes can not clamp on the upper voltages. The ESD clamps do not "hold" at a fixed maximum voltage like a Zener diode. If the inputs are connected to a source that can exceed 5.5V, then external clamping is required to prevent exceeding the maximum input voltage.
The input bias current is typically 5pA for input voltages between V+ and V-. Input bias current typically doubles for each 10°C temperature increase.