Title :
Cell phone GaAs power amplifiers: ESD, TLP, and PVS devices
Author :
Shrier, Karen ; Jiaa, Chi
Author_Institution :
Electron. Polymers Inc., Round Rock, TX, USA
Abstract :
Voltage suppression devices are needed in electronic systems to prevent damage to electrical components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. Transmission line pulse testing of GaAs dual mode power amplifiers to determine ESD threshold damage voltages demonstrates the importance of polymer voltage-suppressor device trigger and clamping voltage for module ESD protection.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; cellular radio; electrostatic discharge; gallium arsenide; power amplifiers; GaAs; GaAs dual mode power amplifiers; PVS device; TLP device; cell phone; damage prevention; electrical components; electronic systems; electrostatic discharge; polymer voltage-suppressor device trigger; transmission line pulse testing; voltage clamping; voltage suppression devices; Cellular phones; Clamps; Electrostatic discharge; Gallium arsenide; Polymers; Power amplifiers; Power transmission lines; Pulse amplifiers; Testing; Threshold voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium, 2005. EOS/ESD '05.
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-58537-069-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-58537-069-6
