Protection for high bandwidth connections on a single chip
STMicroelectronics has unveiled what it claims are the industry's first single chip ICs to combine the common mode filtering and ESD protection needed by high speed data lines commonly used in Smartphones, tablets and mobile computers - as well as for wired connections such as USB2.0 and HDMI.
The ECMF02 and ECMF04 utilise ST's Integrated Passive and Active Devices (IPAD) technology and measure 0.55mm, making them suitable for use in ultra slimline products. According to ST, common mode filtering prevents data errors caused by electromagnetic interference and is usually implemented using a separate ceramic type component.
