Product Overview
The PESD15VS2UT is a unidirectional double ESD protection diode manufactured by Nexperia, designed to protect up to two transmission or data lines from electrostatic discharge damage in a SOT-23 plastic package. With a reverse standoff voltage of 15V, peak pulse power of 160W, and ultra-low leakage current below 20 nA, the device provides IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge protection exceeding 30 kV.
Key Specifications
| Configuration | Double Diode (Common Anode) |
| Direction | Unidirectional |
| Reverse Standoff Voltage (VRWM) | 15V |
| Breakdown Voltage (VBR) | 17.6V to 18.4V |
| Clamping Voltage (VCL) | 40V max @ IPP=5A |
| Peak Pulse Power (PPPM) | 160W @ 8/20 us |
| Leakage Current (IRM) | 0.02 uA typical, 1 uA max |
| ESD Protection | >30 kV (IEC 61000-4-2 contact) |
| Diode Capacitance | 32 pF typical @ 1 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Package | SOT-23 (2.9 x 1.3 x 1.0 mm) |
Features
- Unidirectional ESD protection of up to two data lines
- Peak pulse power of 160W for robust surge handling
- Ultra-low reverse leakage current below 20 nA typical
- IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD protection exceeding 30 kV contact discharge
- Low clamping voltage of 23V at 1A and 40V at 5A
Applications
- Computer and peripheral data line ESD protection
- Communication system interface protection
- Audio and video equipment input protection
- High-speed data line transient suppression
- Parallel port and control line ESD clamping