11.4 ESD

The TPS2376-H has been tested using the surge of EN61000-4-2 in evaluation circuit similar to the Typical Application Circuit. The levels used were 8-kV contact discharge and 15-kV air discharge. Surges were applied between the RJ-45 and the outputs, and between an auxiliary power input jack and the dc outputs. No failures were observed.

ESD requirements for a unit that incorporates the TPS2376-H have much broader scope and operational implications than those used in TI’s testing. Unit level requirements should not be confused with EVM testing that only validated the TPS2376-H.