Bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes for the Protection of High Speed Data Line from Electrostatic Discharge Shocks |
Bouangeune, Daoheung
(School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics Research Center, Chonbuk National University)
Choi, Sang-Sig (R&D Division, Sigetronics, Inc.) Choi, Chel-Jong (School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics Research Center, Chonbuk National University) Cho, Deok-Ho (R&D Division, Sigetronics, Inc.) Shim, Kyu-Hwan (School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics Research Center, Chonbuk National University) |
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