Extraction of time dependent data from time domain reflection transmission line pulse measurements [ESD protection design]

Transmission line pulse (TLP) measurements are an important tool in ESD protection design. The traditional TLP I-V curve only delivers part of the information available. This paper discusses the extraction of V(t) and I(t) data from each pulse in a time domain reflection TLP system.

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