A Survey on ESD protection design in different RF circuits

Abstract

ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection circuits are always needed in any of the RF (Radio Frequency) circuits to protect the circuit from electrostatic discharge. There are different types of ESD protection circuits. It is very important to protect the circuit from CMOS (Complementary metal oxide semi conductor) devices. In this review process we have discussed ESD protection design in different RF circuits following different recent articles. Present article contains useful information about the causes of ESD, problems arising due to ESD and useful solutions derived by various researchers.