RI23110 Datasheet, PDF (20/22 Pages) Skyworks Solutions Inc. – CDMA PCS 3-4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720-1910 MHz)

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity
United States PCS Band (1850–1910 MHz)
RI23110
CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity
The RI23110 is a Class I device. Figure 24 lists the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) immunity level
for each pin of the RI23110 product. The voltages shown in Figure 24 specify the ESD threshold
level for each pin where the I-V curve between the pin and ground starts to show degradation. The
ESD testing was performed in compliance with MIL-STD-883E Method 3015.7 using the Human
Body Model. Since 2000 volts represents the maximum measurement limit of the test equipment
used, pins marked > 2000 V pass 2000V ESD stress.
Figure 24. ESD Sensitivity Areas
> +2000 V
< -2000 V
Vcc1
1
>
<
+2000
-2000
V
V
RF
IN
2
> +1800 V
< -1800 V
Vref
3
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GND
5
RF OUT
> +2000 V
< -2000 V
4
Vcc2
> +1550 V
< -1750 V
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Various failure criteria can be utilized when performing ESD testing. Many vendors employ
relaxed ESD failure standards which fail devices only after “the pin fails the electrical specification
limits” or “the pin becomes completely non-functional”. Skyworks employs the most stringent
criteria and fails devices as soon as the pin begins to show any degradation on a curve tracer.
To avoid ESD damage, latent or visible, it is very important that the product assembly and test areas
follow the Class-1 ESD handling precautions listed in Table 9.
Table 9. Precautions for GaAs ICs with ESD Thresholds Greater Than 200V But Less Than 2000V
Personnel Grounding
Wrist Straps
Conductive Smocks, Gloves and Finger Cots
Antistatic ID Badges
Facility
Relative Humidity Control and Air Ionizers
Dissipative Floors (less than 10⁹ Ω to GND)
Protective Workstation
Dissipative Table Tops
Protective Test Equipment (Properly Grounded)
Grounded Tip Soldering Irons
Conductive Solder Suckers
Static Sensors
Protective Packaging & Transportation
Bags and Pouches (Faraday Shield)
Protective Tote Boxes (Conductive Static Shielding)
Protective Trays
Grounded Carts
Protective Work Order Holders
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