SLVSIF2 July 2025 TPD4S201
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If additional IEC ESD protection is desired to be placed on either the CC or SBU lines, it is important that high-voltage ESD protection diodes be used. The maximum DC voltage sensed on the CC or SBU lines in USB PD SPR is 21V, with 21.5V allowed during voltage transitions. To prevent the diode from breaking down during a short-to-VBUS event, use an ESD protection diode that has a reverse stand off voltage higher than 21.5V.
The short-to-VBUS event applies a DC voltage to the CC and SBU pins, do not use a deep-snap-back diode unless its minimum trigger voltage is above 42V. During a short-to-VBUS event, RLC ringing of up to twice the settling voltage is exposed to CC and SBU, allowing for up to 42V to be exposed to the CC and SBU lines. Greater ringing can occur if any capacitor derates on the CC or SBU line. Since this ringing is hard to bound, it is recommended to not use deep-snap-back diodes. If the deep-snap-back diode triggers during the short-to-VBUS hot-plug event, it begins to operate in its conduction region. With a 21V VBUS source present on the CC or SBU line, this allows the diode to conduct indefinitely.