VGSOT* Single-Line and Two-Line ESD Protection Diodes

Vishay offers two series of automotive-grade 3.3 V to 36 V ESD protection diodes in an SOT-23 package. Offering low thermal resistance, the single-line VGSOTxx and two-line VGSOTxxC series ensure more efficient heat dissipation than the previous-generation devices, allowing for a more robust design that enables higher peak pulse power ratings up to 540 W and current ratings up to 44 A at an 8/20 µs pulse. Both series can be used as unidirectional ESD protection devices. With their dual, common anode configuration, VGSOTxxC series components can also serve as bidirectional devices. If higher power is needed, their dual diodes can be used in parallel to double their surge power ratings, line capacitance, and reverse leakage current. These devices fulfill automotive-grade requirements to ensure continuously excellent quality at the highest level. VGSOTxx and VGSOTxxC series diodes provide direct drop-in replacements for previous-generation GSOT diodes and competing SOT series devices.