GS-P15-A BIDIRECTIONAL DATA LINE PROTECTOR DESCRIPTION The GS-P15-A is a Bidirectional Data Line Protection System against EOS (Electrical Over Stress) and ESD (Electrical Static Discharge). This subminiature male/female connector, designed both for EIA RS232C and V24 with 15 lines, shunts to ground hazardous overvoltages induced on an EIA cable. Figure 1. Block diagram December 1993 1/3 GS-P15-A ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25°C unless otherwise specified 8/20µS pulse waveform) Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Stand-off voltage Irm = 4 mA I/O pin ground ± 24 V Vrr Breakdown voltage Ir = 1 mA I/O pin ground ± 25 V Vcl Clamping voltage Ipp = 10A ± 31 V Vcl Clamping voltage Ipp = 25A ± 36 V C1 Capacitance Between two input pins at 0V bias 420 pF C2 Capacitance Between one pin at 0V and one at Vrm 140 pF Vrm Tstg Storage Temperature Range -65 +125 °C Top Operating Temperature Range -65 +100 °C Figure 2: Symbols definition 2/3 Test Conditions GS-P15-A Figure 3. 4-40 UNC 25 2.77 (0.109) 11 24 22 8 56 (2.2”) 47 (1.85”) 20 40 (1.575”) 3.85 (1.516”) 18 17 15 1 17.5 (0.69”) 13.8 (0.54”) 2.84 (0.112”) 5.8 (0.23”) 5.8 (0.23”) Dimensions in mm (inches). Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics. Specification mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied. SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics. 1994 SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics – All Rights Reserved SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics GROUP OF COMPANIES Australia - Brazil - France - Germany - Hong Kong - Italy - Japan - Korea - Malaysia - Malta - Morocco - The Netherlands Singapore - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Taiwan - Thailand - United Kingdom - U.S.A. 3/3