How do I know what space should be allotted to the TVS component or network?
Transient threat standards will define the transient conditions in terms of voltage, current or both for a given waveform. Accordingly, TVS components or networks are selected to match the peak pulse current of a threat for a give waveform. If a low capacitance device is required, these TVS components will typically require a slightly larger package size. Small packages, such as a flip-chip device are sufficient for ESD transient events and low frequency applications.
