Low Capacitance 3.3 Volt TVS
for High Speed Interfaces
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Description
The LC03-3.3 transient voltage suppressor is designed
to protect components which are connected to high
speed data and telecommunication lines from voltage
surges caused by
lightning,
electrostatic discharge
(ESD),
and electrical fast transients
(EFT).
TVS diodes are ideal for use as board level protection
of sensitive semiconductor components. The LC03-
3.3 combines a TVS diode with a rectifier bridge to
provide transient protection in both common and
differential mode with a single device. The LC03-3.3
utilizes Semtech’s EPD technology for superior electri-
cal characteristics at 3.3 volts. The capacitance of the
device is minimized to ensure correct signal transmis-
sion on high speed lines.
The LC03-3.3 meets the short-haul (intra-building)
transient immunity requirements of Bellcore 1089 for
telecommunications applications.
LC03-3.3
Features
1800 watts peak pulse power (t
p
= 8/20µs)
Transient protection for high-speed data lines to
Bellcore 1089 (Intra-Building) 100A (2/10µs)
ITU K.20 I
PP
=40A (5/310µs)
IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ±15kV (air), ±8kV (contact)
IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 100A (8/20µs)
Protects two lines in common and differential mode
Low capacitance for high-speed interfaces
Low operating voltage (3.3V)
Low clamping voltage
Integrated structure saves board space and
increases reliability
Solid-state EPD technology
Mechanical Characteristics
JEDEC SO-8 package
RoHS/WEEE Compliant
Molding compound flammability rating: UL 94V-0
Marking : Part number, date code
Packaging : Tube or Tape and Reel per EIA 481
Applications
Low Voltage Interfaces
T3/E3
10/100 Ethernet
Set-Top Box
ISDN Interfaces
Circuit Diagram
Schematic & PIN Configuration
1
8
Pin 1 and 8
2
7
Pin 2, 3,
6, and 7
Ground
Pin 4 and 5
3
6
4
5
SO-8 (Top View)
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Absolute Maximum Rating
R ating
Peak Pulse Power (t
p
= 8/20µs)
Peak Pulse Current (t
p
= 8/20µs)
Lead Soldering Temp erature
Op erating Temp erature
Storage Temp erature
Symbol
P
p k
I
P P
T
L
T
J
T
STG
Value
1800
100
260 (10 sec.)
-55 to +125
-55 to +150
PRELIMINARY
Units
Watts
A
°C
°C
°C
Electrical Characteristics
LC03-3.3
Parameter
Reverse Stand-Off Voltage
Punch-Through Voltage
Snap-Back Voltage
Reverse Leakage Current
Clamping Voltage
Clamping Voltage
Clamping Voltage
Clamping Voltage
Junction Capacitance
Symbol
V
RWM
V
PT
V
SB
I
R
V
C
V
C
V
C
V
C
C
j
I
PT
= 2µA
I
SB
= 50mA
V
RWM
= 3.3V, T=25°C
I
PP
= 50A, t
p
= 8/20µs
Line-to-Ground
I
PP
= 50A, t
p
= 8/20µs
Line-to-Line
I
PP
= 100A, t
p
= 8/20µs
Line-to-Ground
I
PP
= 100A, t
p
= 8/20µs
Line-to-Line
Between I/O pins and
Ground
V
R
= 0V, f = 1MHz
Between I/O pins
V
R
= 0V, f = 1MHz
16
3.5
2.8
1
11.5
13.5
15
18
25
Conditions
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
3.3
Units
V
V
V
µA
V
V
V
V
pF
8
12
pF
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Typical Characteristics
Non-Repetitive Peak Pulse Power vs. Pulse Time
100
110
100
% of Rated Power or
PP
I
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Power Derating Curve
Peak Pulse Power - P
pk
(kW)
10
1
0.1
0.1
1
10
Pulse Duration - t
p
(µs)
100
1000
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
Ambient Temperature - T
A
(
o
C)
Pulse Waveform
110
100
90
80
Percent of I
PP
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
5
10
15
Time (µs)
20
25
30
td = I
PP
/2
e
-t
Clamping Voltage vs. Peak Pulse Current
Waveform
Parameters:
tr = 8µs
td = 20µs
20
Clamping Voltage - V
C
(V)
Line-To-Line
15
10
Line-To-Ground
5
0
0
20
40
60
Peak Pulse Current - I
PP
(A)
Waveform
Parameters:
tr = 8µs
td = 20µs
80
100
Normalized Capacitance vs. Reverse Voltage
CH1 S21
LOG
Insertion Loss S21
(Line to Ground)
3 dB/ REF 0 dB
1.4
1.2
C
J
(V
R
) / C
J
(V
R
=0)
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
f = 1 MHz
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Reverse Voltage - V
R
(V)
.
STOP 3000 000000 MHz
START. 030 MHz
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Applications Information
Device Connection Options for Protection of Two
High-Speed Data Lines
The LC03-3.3 is designed to protect two high-speed
data lines (one differential pair) from transient over-
voltages which result from lightning and ESD. The
device can be configured to protect in differential (Line-
to-Line) and common (Line-to-Ground) mode. Data line
inputs/outputs are connected at pins 1 to 8, and 4 to
5 as shown. Pins 2, 3, 6, and 7 are connected to
ground. These pins should be connected directly to a
ground plane on the board for best results. The path
length is kept as short as possible to minimize parasitic
inductance. In applications where high common mode
voltages are present, differential protection is achieved
by leaving pins 2, 3, 6, and 7 not connected.
Matte Tin Lead Finish
Matte tin has become the industry standard lead-free
replacement for SnPb lead finishes. A matte tin finish
is composed of 100% tin solder with large grains.
Since the solder volume on the leads is small com-
pared to the solder paste volume that is placed on the
land pattern of the PCB, the reflow profile will be
determined by the requirements of the solder paste.
Therefore, these devices are compatible with both
lead-free and SnPb assembly techniques. In addition,
unlike other lead-free compositions, matte tin does not
have any added alloys that can cause degradation of
the solder joint.
PRELIMINARY
Connection for Differential (Line-to-Line) and Com-
mon Mode Protection (Line-to-Ground)
Connection for Differential Protection
(Line-to-Line)
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Applications Information - SPICE Model
0.7 nH
D2
D1
D2
D2
D2
LC03-3.3 Spice Model
LC03-3.3 Spice Parameters
Parameter
IS
BV
VJ
RS
IB V
CJO
TT
M
N
EG
Unit
A mp
Volt
Volt
Ohm
A mp
Farad
sec
--
--
eV
D1 (T VS)
1.0E-20
3.5
13.8
0.0257
1E-3
3.4e-9
2.541E-9
0.145
1.1
1.11
D2 (LCR D)
3.98E-13
240
0.64
0.048
1E-3
8.0E-12
2.541E-9
0.022
1.1
1.11
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