MAX9546/MAX9547
Differential Video Interface Chipset
IEC 1000-4-2
The IEC 1000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and per-
formance of finished equipment; it does not specifically
refer to integrated circuits (Figure 7).
The major difference between tests done using the
Human Body Model and IEC 1000-4-2 is higher peak
current in IEC 1000-4-2, because series resistance is
lower in the IEC 1000-4-2 model. Hence, the ESD with-
stand voltage measured to IEC 1000-4-2 is generally
lower than that measured using the Human Body Model.
Figure 8 shows the current waveform for the ±8kV IEC
1000-4-2 ESD Contact-Discharge test. The Air-Gap test
involves approaching the device with a charged probe.
The Contact-Discharge method connects the probe to the
device before the probe is energized.
RC
50Ω to 100Ω
RD
330W
CHARGE-CURRENT-
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
Cs
150pF
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
I
100%
90%
Figure 7.IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Test Model
10%
t
tr = 0.7ns TO 1ns
30ns
60ns
Figure 8. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
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