The
Flowchart of
Frustration
(The Old Way)
START
Determine system
settings (req. ESD
rating, maximum
DC operating
voltage, etc.
Specify device
settings
(application, lines
protected, max.
capacitance, max.
leakage current)
Choosing an
ESD
Protection
Device
Collect dozens of
parts data sheets
from multiple
vendors
Make
the
intern
do it
Sort through data
sheets manually to
find ones that
match predefined
criteria
Eliminate parts too
large for available
PCB space
Select part that
is best match to
design
Submit part specs
to component
engineer for
approval
Wait
No
Part
accepted
?
Yes
Build
prototype PCB
Test prototype
No
Passes
tests
?
Yes
Finalize PCB for
mass production
END
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TheConfident
Solution
1
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2
Enter Device Settings
3
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4
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