Littelfuse's Z8F6422AR020SC2104 is a high-performance, automotive-grade ESD protection diode array designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. This device is specifically designed for use in automotive applications, where it can provide reliable and robust ESD protection for a wide range of electronic systems.
Description:
The Z8F6422AR020SC2104 is a surface-mount, multi-channel ESD protection diode array that combines two independent diode channels in a compact, 0402-sized package. This device is designed to provide bidirectional ESD protection for data lines, control lines, and power lines in automotive applications.
Features:
- Automotive-grade ESD protection: The Z8F6422AR020SC2104 is designed to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications, providing reliable and robust ESD protection in harsh environments.
- Compact 0402 package size: The small form factor of the Z8F6422AR020SC2104 makes it suitable for use in space-constrained automotive electronic systems.
- Bidirectional ESD protection: The device provides ESD protection in both directions, ensuring that sensitive circuits are protected from ESD events regardless of the polarity of the discharge.
- Low capacitance: The Z8F6422AR020SC2104 has a low capacitance of 1.5 pF, ensuring minimal signal degradation and preserving the integrity of high-speed data transmission lines.
- High ESD robustness: The device can withstand high levels of ESD stress, with a rating of ±20 kV contact discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) and ±25 kV air discharge (IEC 61000-4-2).
Applications:
The Z8F6422AR020SC2104 is suitable for a wide range of automotive applications, including:
- Infotainment systems: Protecting data and control lines in automotive infotainment systems from ESD events.
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS): Providing ESD protection for the various sensors and control lines in ADAS.
- Powertrain control modules: Protecting power lines and control lines in automotive powertrain control modules from ESD damage.
- Body control modules: Ensuring ESD protection for various electronic systems within the vehicle body, such as door locks, window controls, and lighting systems.
- Communication interfaces: Protecting communication interfaces, such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, from ESD events.
In summary, Littelfuse's Z8F6422AR020SC2104 is a high-performance, automotive-grade ESD protection diode array that offers bidirectional ESD protection in a compact 0402 package. Its low capacitance, high ESD robustness, and suitability for automotive applications make it an ideal choice for protecting sensitive electronic circuits in a wide range of automotive systems.