Vishay introduces single-way ESD protection diodes for commercial and automotive applications

     VishayIntertechnology has introduced a new bidirectional asymmetric (BiAs) single-way ESD protection diode VCUT0714BHD1 in a small side pad DFN1006-2A package that is easy to solder. Vishay Semiconductors VCUT0714BHD1 saves space compared to SOT packaging solutions and has low capacitance and leakage current to protect high speed data lines from transient voltage signals.

     The diode is a standard ESD diode with an operating voltage of -7 V to +14 V or -14 V to +7 V and a typical load capacitance of only 8 pF, suitable for commercial application port protection. The VCUT0714BHD1 also offers AEC-Q101 certified devices for automotive applications. Due to the short lead and small size of the DFN1006-2A package, the line inductance of the diode is very low, and it can clamp fast transient signals such as ESD spikes to achieve minimal overshoot or downshoot. Protection diodes comply with RoHS and Vishay Green standards, are halogen-free, and support automatic optical inspection (AOI) of automotive systems. The welding quality can be checked by standard visual inspection equipment without the need for X - rays.

     The maximum leakage current of protection diode is less than 0.1μA at 7 V or 14 V working voltage; Typical breakdown voltage is 7.3V or 14.5V at 1 mA reverse current. The highest clamp voltage is 15 V or 30 V under the condition of 3.6 A or 2 A peak pulse current. VCUT0714BHD1 single data line transient protection to IEC 61000 4‑2 provisions of ± 25 kV (contact) and ± 30 kV (air) discharge. Device moisture sensitivity (MSL) to J-STD-020 standard 1, fire resistance rating up to UL 94 V-0.