1- and 2-Channel PicoGuard® AC Signal ESD Protector

Product Description
The CM1214A PicoGuard® ESD protector is used to protect bipolar signal lines against electrostatic discharge (ESD). The CM1214A allows operation in high-speed environments with signals levels up to ±5V.

FEATUREs
• Single channel ESD protection for an AC signal up to ±5V for 0.25W transmit power
• Connects two channels in series for signals up to ±10V (1W transmit power)
• ±8kV ESD protection per IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge
• Sub-1pF loading capacitance
• Minimal variation with voltage and temperature
• Each I/O pin can withstand over 1000 ESD strikes*
• SOT23-3 and MSOP-8 packages
• RoHS-compliant, lead-free finishing

APPLICATIONs
• RF switch and amplifier protection
• RF modules and RF IC protection
• Wireless handsets and WLAN
• High-speed AC signals for Gbit ethernet, etc.