Non-linear shunt protective device for ESD protection

摘要

A circuit includes an element that can damaged by a potential over 400 mV. The element conducts with an element conductance over an element operating voltage range under 400 mV at element leads. The circuit also includes a shunt protective device connected to at least one of the element leads. The shunt protective device conducts with a shunt conductance above 400 mV that is greater than the element conductance. The shunt protective device conducts with a shunt conductance over the element operating voltage range that is less than the element conductance.