CDM Dependence on Device Capacitance
This blog will focus on what happens during the CDM pulse itself, and will show how the pulse properties change as a function of DUT to Field Plate capacitance.
Vendor:
Certus Semiconductor
Category:
High-Speed
High-voltage solutions in baseline GlobalFoundries and multi-foundry technologies
Certus is pleased to offer High-voltage ESD solutions across multiple baseline technologies.
Overview
Certus is pleased to offer High-voltage ESD solutions across multiple baseline technologies. Distinguishing Certus is our ability to provide high-voltage ESD solutions achieving 10V, 15V and even 20V using only baseline CMOS processing, without additional layers. This allows for straightforward co-integration of higher voltage applications -- such as charge pumps, high power RF, Power Management, and MEMS -- with conventional CMOS designs while keeping processing costs to a minimum.
Built into our IO libraries, and also offered as a separate service, is our strong ESD expertise. Certus was founded by ESD engineers and our results speak for themselves. Not only do we consistently exceed the standard ESD targets of 2KV HBM and 500V CDM, but we also provide on-chip solutions for standards such as IEC-61000-4-2, system-level ESD and Cable Discharge Events (CDE).
Other Certus specialty cell offerings include low-capacitance RF, small-footprint ESD, RGMII, Secure Digital, LVDS, Analog/RF and more across most major foundries and technology nodes. We are particularly suited at providing customized options in a cost-efficient framework. Please contact us for supplementary physical or electrical features that can suit your needs.
Built into our IO libraries, and also offered as a separate service, is our strong ESD expertise. Certus was founded by ESD engineers and our results speak for themselves. Not only do we consistently exceed the standard ESD targets of 2KV HBM and 500V CDM, but we also provide on-chip solutions for standards such as IEC-61000-4-2, system-level ESD and Cable Discharge Events (CDE).
Other Certus specialty cell offerings include low-capacitance RF, small-footprint ESD, RGMII, Secure Digital, LVDS, Analog/RF and more across most major foundries and technology nodes. We are particularly suited at providing customized options in a cost-efficient framework. Please contact us for supplementary physical or electrical features that can suit your needs.
Key features
- High-Voltage ESD
- 10V, 15V, and 20V analog cells
- Negative ranges of -5V, -10V, -18V
- Fully compatible with baseline CMOS processing (no added layers)
- Full interoperability with Certus GPIO libraries
- ESD protection exceeding 2KV HBM, 500V CDM
- Physical Features
- Flexible cell and pad arrangements
- Wirebond and Flip-chip support
- Metal stack variants
Benefits
- 10V, 15V, 20V analog cells
- Negative ranges of -5V, -10V, -18V
- Compatibility with baseline CMOS processing (no added layers)
- Interoperability with Certus GPIO libraries
- Flexible cell and pad arrangements
- Wirebond & Flip-chip support
- Metal stack variants
- Proven >2KV HBM / 500V CDM ESD protection
Applications
- Charge pumps, high-power RF, power management, MEMS, HV
What’s Included?
- GDS
- CDL netlist
- Verilog stub
- Verilog behavioral model
- LEF
- Liberty Timing Files
- IBIS (option)
- Electrical datasheet
- User guide and application notes
- Consulting and Support
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalFoundries | 180nm | 180 1800 nm | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
Certus HV ESD
Vendor
Certus Semiconductor
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
HQ:
United States
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What is High-voltage solutions in baseline GlobalFoundries and multi-foundry technologies?
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