[sdiy] JFET input protection

[Eric Brombaugh]

Several manufacturers make ESD protection networks in small packages. While they're typically intended for things like USB, they may be applicable to audio I/O as well. Try these for starters:

http://www.nxp.com/pip/PESD5V0X1BL_2.html

http://www.onchip.com/products/tvs-esd-protection-diode-arrays

Eric

On Apr 19, 2010, at 11:14 PM, Antti Huovilainen wrote:

> Hi
> 
> What kind of protection is required for inputs that have discrete jfet as the buffer? Is simple series resistor enough or do I need to add zener diodes? (with the increase in nonlinear input capacitance)
> 
> Antti
> 
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