I would like to read opinions about using a ferrite bead in my design.
My intention is to provide ESD protection, adjoined to an external connector, in order to protect the circuit and the micro-controller.
I use USB connector but I do not use it for USB communication. I use it for both flash interface (Microchip's ICSP) and for UART at 9600 bps.
Specifications:- Maximal signal frequency (ICSP) is about 10MHz.
- Operation voltage: 3-5V.
- This device must comply with EU standard for ESD protection: EN 301 480-3/1.
Questions:
1. I already use an ESD protection component (AZ23C3V3-7-F). Will the ferrite bead be an unnecessary redundancy?
2. If needed, which ferrite bead should i use?