Typical operating circuit
Figure 11. Single pulse avalanche energy test circuits
STPIC6C595
Figure 12. Single pulse avalanche energy waveform
Note: 1 A) The word generator has the following characteristics: tr ≤ 10 ns, tf ≤ 10 ns, ZO = 50 Ω
2 B) Input pulse duration, tW is increased until peak current IAS = 200 mA. Energy test level is
defined as EAS = (IAS x V(BR)DSX x tAV)/2 = 30 mJ.
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