SLVAEX7A December   2020  – January 2023 OPA2310 , OPA310 , OPA348 , OPA4310 , TLV341 , TLV341A , TLV342 , TLV342A

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2Standard Op Amp ESD Protection
    1. 2.1 Standard Op Amp ESD Protection: Structure
    2. 2.2 Standard Op Amp ESD Protection: Considerations
  5. 3Op Amp ESD Protection Without Input Diodes to V+
    1. 3.1 Op Amp ESD Protection Without Input Diodes to V+: Structure
    2. 3.2 Op Amp ESD Protection Without Input Diodes to V+: Considerations
  6. 4How to Measure the ESD Structure Current of an Op Amp
  7. 5Summary
  8. 6References
  9. 7Revision History
  10.   A Measured Data for Op Amps With Alternate ESD Protection

6 References

  1. To learn more about back-powering amplifiers, see Tim Claycomb's Precision Hub blog post titled, The self-powering device?
  2. To learn more about ESD and the effects on op amps, visit the TI Precision Labs Presentation on Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
  3. To learn more about EOS and the effects on op amps, visit the TI Precision Labs Series on Electrical Overstress (EOS).
  4. For more information on ESD protection snap-back, see Matthew Xiong's blog post, The dangers of deep snap-back ESD circuit-protection diodes.