A novel and compact device with adjustable forward and reverse conductions and symmetrical/asymmetrical I-V characteristics for ESD (electrostatic discharge) applications is presented. The device allows for the dual-polarity conduction with the proper selection of blocking junction configurations. This design enables high-level ESD protections for various mixed-signal integrated circuits operating under a wide range of symmetrical and asymmetrical bias conditions.
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IBM Corp, Semicond Res & Dev Ctr, Silicon Germanium SiGe, Essex Jct, VT 05452 USAIBM Corp, Semicond Res & Dev Ctr, Silicon Germanium SiGe, Essex Jct, VT 05452 USA
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IBM Corp, Semicond Res & Dev Ctr, Silicon Germanium SiGe, Essex Jct, VT 05452 USAIBM Corp, Semicond Res & Dev Ctr, Silicon Germanium SiGe, Essex Jct, VT 05452 USA