Vendor: Certus Semiconductor Category: GPIO

5V I/O and ESD in TSMC 12nm FFC/FFC+

A 5V Library for Generic I/O and ESD Applications TSMC 12NM FFC/FFC+ process.

TSMC 12nm FFC+ View all specifications

Overview

A 5V Library for Generic I/O and ESD Applications TSMC 12NM FFC/FFC+ process.

This library is a base set of ESD protection structures for I/O and Power supplies. The design targets up to 8A applications (>8kV HBM). The I/Os are designed to trigger and protect interfaces during Electrical Overstress (EOS) events during normal operation.

 Models and Support Files

  •  GDS Layouts
  •  OA Database
  •   CDL and Spectre netlist for simulation and LVS

Front-end Devices

  •  1.8V FETs only, No ESD implant layer or special masks required.
  •  Back-end: Up to Metal 4.

Key features

  •   Power Clamp footprint is 35um x 135um
  •   I/O footprint is 20um x 20um
  •   AVDD = up to 5V
  •   Capacitance 150fF to 250fF including bond pads*
  •   HBM >8kV*, CDM >800V*, IEC >2kV option*
  •   EOS Protection
  •   Junction temperature range: -40C to 125C

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 12nm FFC+ —

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
SN12
Vendor
Certus Semiconductor
Type
Silicon IP

Files

Product Sheet Download

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

Certus Semiconductor
HQ: United States

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