ZHCSK03J August 1983 – November 2023 TLC555
PRODUCTION DATA
The TLC555 internal HBM and CDM protection allows for safe assembly in ESD-controlled environments. In applications that expose the pins of the TLC555 to ESD, additional protection is highly recommended. The following test board schematic has bypass capacitors, current-limiting resistors, and voltage-clamping TVS diodes to provide additional protection for commonly exposed pins (Reset, Trig, and Output) against ESD.
Figure 7-10 ESD
Test SchematicThe following table gives the ESD protection levels recorded for different supply voltages and external components populated. Using only passive components to protect the TLC555 with a single 15?V supply is not recommended because the higher voltage allows for an unacceptable amount of current to flow through the device.
| SUPPLY VOLTAGE | ONLY PASSIVE COMPONENTS
POPULATED D1..D7 NOT POPULATED(1) |
ALL COMPONENTS POPULATED (1) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 V | 8 kV | 12 kV |
| 15 V | Not recommended | 12 kV |