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Offline rambln.wreckTopic starter

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CMOS Input Clamp Diodes: Parallel Connected By Dotted Line
« on: March 08, 2017, 03:37:06 pm »
Consider the input protection/clamping on the TI CMOS parts (in this case, a CD4017):



What is the meaning of the dotted line connecting the triangles of the diode symbol?  I have also seen this represented with a solid line in other datasheets.

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Offline singapol

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Re: CMOS Input Clamp Diodes: Parallel Connected By Dotted Line
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2017, 04:32:52 pm »
The anodes are connected or on the same substrate?
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Re: CMOS Input Clamp Diodes: Parallel Connected By Dotted Line
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2017, 05:17:46 pm »
The dashed line often indicates parts that are close together and thus thermally coupled.
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