Title :
Modular, portable, and easily simulated ESD protection networks for advanced CMOS technologies
Author :
Torres, Cynthia A. ; Miller, James W. ; Stockinger, Michael ; Akers, Matthew D. ; Khazhinsky, Michael G. ; Weldon, James C.
Author_Institution :
Motorola, Inc., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper introduces a new distributed active MOSFET rail clamp network that offers surprising advantages in layout area efficiency, bus resistance tolerance, design modularity and ease of reuse. SPICE simulation results using an extended vertical PNP bipolar transistor compact model and a new method for optimizing distributed rail clamp networks are presented along with chip-level test results.
Keywords :
MOSFET; SPICE; electrostatic discharge; ESD protection networks; SPICE simulation results; advanced CMOS technologies; chip-level test results; distributed active MOSFET rail clamp network; extended vertical PNP bipolar transistor compact model; Bipolar transistors; CMOS technology; Clamps; Electrostatic discharge; MOSFET circuits; Optimization methods; Protection; Rails; SPICE; Semiconductor device modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium, 2001. EOS/ESD '01.
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5853-7039-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-5853-7039-9
