Title :
Anti-series GGNMOS ESD clamp for space application IC´s
Author :
Linten, D. ; Vassilev, Vessen ; Thijs, Steven ; Hellings, Geert ; Griffoni, A. ; Meneghesso, Gaudenzio ; Wouters, Jan ; Thys, G.
Author_Institution :
IMEC vzw, Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
Low-voltage differential input circuits in space application IC´s require radiation hardness, compatibility with large input common mode swings and cold sparing functionality. An ESD solution using an anti-series bi-directional ggnmos clamp is proposed for such IO pins.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; electrostatic discharge; radiation hardening (electronics); space vehicle electronics; antiseries GGNMOS ESD clamp; bidirectional GGNMOS clamp; low voltage differential input circuits; space application IC; Anodes; Clamps; Degradation; Electrostatic discharges; Logic gates; Radiation effects; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium (EOS/ESD), 2014 36th
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
