Semtech Announces EClamp® Device To Solve Challenging EMC Immunity Requirements

Semtech’s EClamp8052P combines common-mode noise filtering and high-performance, low-capacitance ESD protection into a single compact package

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced the availability of EClamp8052P – a member of the EClamp® platform of protection devices. The EClamp®8052P integrates common-mode noise filtering with Semtech’s high-performance, low-capacitance ESD protection for a pair of signal lines and is optimized for use on high-speed data interfaces such as MIPI, MHL and USB. This device addresses the industry need for the use of Common-mode Filter Components to achieve compliance to regulatory EMC requirements, while providing ESD protection in accordance to IEC 61000-4-2 standard for (ESD) ±30kV (Air) and ±25kV (Contact) immunity level.

“The combination of high-performance, low-capacitance ESD protection and an efficient filter for common-mode noise rejection makes the EClamp8052P a highly desirable solution that solves two tough challenges (EMC and ESD), while minimizing board-space requirements,” said Tamir Reshef, director of marketing for Semtech’s Protection Products Group. “Furthermore, the device also addresses the current challenges that many customers are facing in securing supply of stand-alone filter devices, thus making it the ‘go-to’ solution for high speed interface protection.”

Key Features of the EClamp8052P:

• Transient protection to
  • IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ±30kV (Air), ±25kV (Contact)
  • IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 4kV (5/50ns)
  • IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 6A (8/20μs)
  • ISO-10605 (ESD) 30kV (Air), 25kV (Contact)
• Package design optimized for high speed lines
• ESD protection and common mode filtering for two high-speed lines
• High differential bandwidth cutoff frequency
• Low ESD clamping voltage
• Dynamic Resistance: 0.50 Ω (Typ)
• Solid-State Silicon-Avalanche Technology

Pricing and Availability

The EClamp8052P (order code: EClamp8052P.TCT) is available immediately in production quantities. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Datasheets, volume pricing and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples are available by visiting here.

About Semtech’s Circuit Protection Products

Semtech provides reliable system-level Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) circuit protection solutions that meet the industry's toughest requirements. Semtech ESD protection devices feature low clamping voltage, low capacitance and low leakage current to protect your system interconnects from external ESD threats. Semtech’s portfolio of circuit protection products include the Semtech Shield, RClamp®, EClamp®, µClamp®, and TClamp® families of products, among others. For more information, visit the Semtech Circuit Protection site.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The Company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit www.semtech.com.

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