Littelfuse Introduces SP3011 Series, First Device with Fully Integrated ESD Protection for USB 3.0

Latest addition to the SPA^TM TVS Diode Array portfolio is specifically designed to provide robust ESD protection for all six channels of USB 3.0

2010-09-02 09:00:00

CHICAGO, IL, September 2, 2010 – Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:LFUS) announced the introduction of the SP3011 Series for USB 3.0 ESD protection, a six-channel, ultra-low capacitance diode array packaged in a 3.5x1.35x0.5mm µDFN-14.

The SP3011-06UTG presents an extremely low parasitic capacitance of only 0.40pF, which minimizes signal degradation on the four super-speed (5Gbps) and two legacy (480Mbps) data lines. Furthermore, each channel provides ESD protection at the maximum level specified in the IEC61000-4-2 international standard (Level 4, ±8kV contact discharge).

It is suitable for electronic devices that use USB 3.0 such as set top boxes, LCD/PDP TVs, external hard disk drives, notebooks, desktops, and smart phones. Furthermore, the SP3011 offers one of the lowest dynamic resistances (1.5Ω) per capacitance of any competitive device.

For more information on dynamic resistance and how to select an ESD device please see www.littelfuse.com/data/en/Application_Notes/Littelfuse-Selecting_an_Appropriate_ESD_Device.pdf

The new SP3011 Series is RoHS compliant and complies with the following standards:

• ESD, IEC61000-4-2, ±8kV (contact), ±15kV (air)
• Lightning, IEC61000-4-5, 3A (tP=8/20µs)
• EFT, IEC61000-4-4, 40A (tP=5/50ns)

Availability

The SP3011 Series is available in tape and reel, 3000 quantity. Contact a Littelfuse sales representative for price and delivery information, or to request samples. For the list of Littelfuse distributors, please visit www.littelfuse.com.

For More Information

For more information about the SP3011 Series, please visit the Littelfuse web site at http://www.littelfuse.com/series/sp3011.html or contact your local Littelfuse Technical Support expert.

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For circuit protection application design ideas, please visit the new Application Design Center section of the Littelfuse web site.

If you have questions or require technical support please contact the Littelfuse technical support hotline at 1-800-999-9445.


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About Littelfuse
Littelfuse is the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offering the industry’s broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Backed by industry-leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including portable and consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial equipment and telecom/datacom circuits. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters Littelfuse has over 20 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Technologies offered by Littelfuse include Fuses; Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; Silicon Protection Arrays(SPA™); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors.

For more information, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com.




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