Datasheet
MAX3314E
IEC 1000-4-2
The IEC 1000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and per-
formance of finished equipment; it does not specifically
refer to ICs. The MAX3314E helps design equipment
that meets Level 4 (the highest level) of IEC 1000-4-2
without the need for additional ESD-protection compo-
nents.
The major difference between tests done using the
Human Body Model and IEC 1000-4-2 is higher peak
current in IEC 1000-4-2 because series resistance is
lower in the IEC 1000-4-2 model. Hence, the ESD with-
stand voltage measured to IEC 1000-4-2 is generally
lower than that measured using the Human Body Model.
Figure 7 shows the IEC 1000-4-2 model, and Figure 8
shows the current waveform for the 8kV, IEC 1000-4-2,
Level 4, ESD Contact Discharge test.
The Air-Gap test involves approaching the device with a
charged probe. The Contact Discharge method connects
the probe to the device before the probe is energized.
Machine Model
The Machine Model for ESD tests all pins using a
200pF storage capacitor and zero discharge resis-
tance. Its objective is to emulate the stress caused by
contact that occurs with handling and assembly during
manufacturing. Of course, all pins require this protec-
tion during manufacturing, not just RS-232 inputs and
outputs. Therefore, after PC board assembly, the
Machine Model is less relevant to I/O ports.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 128
±15kV ESD-Protected, 460kbps, 1µA,
RS-232-Compatible Transceiver
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CHARGE-CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
C
s
100pF
R
C
1MΩ
R
D
1500Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 6. Human Body Current Waveform
I
P
100%
90%
36.8%
t
RL
TIME
t
DL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
I
r
10%
0
0
AMPERES
Figure 7. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Test Model
CHARGE-CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
C
s
150pF
R
C
50MΩ to 100MΩ
R
D
330Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 8. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
t
r
= 0.7ns to 1ns
30ns
60ns
t
100%
90%
10%
I
PEAK
I
Figure 5. Human Body ESD Test Model