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What are the power clamp and ESD?

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Hello,

Can you explain me what are the power clamp and ESD and what's the relation betwen them.

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power clamp

power clamp is referred to power supply I/O, and it often includes ESD clamp devices.
 

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Re: power clamp

maahtdk said:
Hello,

Can you explain me what are the power clamp and ESD and what's the relation betwen them.

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esd is used to clamp the esd strike voltage ( can be around 2 KV) and power clamp used to sink the large current.
 

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Re: power clamp

Yes, For example if you see a simple power pad...circuit.

You will be having these two only. Clamp circuit and ESD.
If you have any questions I can give you some more details. Thank You.
 

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