ESD can lead to damage of the delicate internal circuitry of the host or peripheral transceiver. ESD protection is achieved by placing a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode between the USB port and the USB controller.
It has two goals: to protect the device from ESD during plug-in or static electricity, and to protect the host PC’s USB port from damage due to over-voltage events on the device.
MCC’s ESD protection portfolio delivers low-capacitance, fast-acting suppression in compact form factors — optimized for board-level integration in space-constrained systems.
Both devices provide comprehensive overvoltage protection, over-temperature protection, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, ensuring stable and reliable system operation even in harsh environments.
USB 1.0/1.1 is a fairly uncommon standard used today in new systems but still at risk of high voltage strikes due to the external connector. An ESD strike can enter through the connector and can cause damage to the downstream components in the system.
摘要 通用串行总线(通常称为 USB) 是一种行业标准, 用于定义计算机和外设之间的通信、电源和连接器。 USB 标准有多种版本,范围从 1.5Mbps 到 40Gbps 不等,而更常见的标准是 USB 2.0 和 USB 3.x 。 还有多种连接器类型,例如 USB Type-A 和 USB Type-C® 。