AMD SC1201, SC1200 manual General Specifications, Power/Ground Connections and Decoupling

Electrical Specifications 32579B

Electrical Specifications9

This chapter provides information about:

•General electrical specifications

•DC characteristics

•AC characteristics

Note: All voltage values in this chapter are with respect to VSS unless otherwise noted.

9.1.2Power/Ground Connections and Decoupling

When testing and operating the SC1200/SC1201 proces- sor, use standard high frequency techniques to reduce par- asitic effects. For example:

•Filter the DC power leads with low-inductance decou- pling capacitors.

•Use low-impedance wiring.

9.1General Specifications

9.1.1Electro Static Discharge (ESD)

This device is a high performance integrated circuit and is ESD sensitive. Handling and assembly of this device should be performed at ESD free workstations. Table 9-1lists the ESD ratings of the SC1200/SC1201 processor.

Table 9-1. Electro Static Discharge (ESD)

Parameter	Units
Human Body Model (HBM)	2000V ESD
Machine Model (MM)	200V ESD

•Utilizing the PWR and GND pins.

9.1.3Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses beyond those indicated in the following table may cause permanent damage to the SC1200/SC1201 proces- sor, reduce device reliability and result in premature failure, even when there is no immediately apparent sign of failure. Prolonged exposure to conditions at or near the absolute maximum ratings may also result in reduced device life span and reduced reliability.

Note: The values in the following table are stress ratings only. They do not imply that operation under other conditions is impossible.

Table 9-2. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol	Parameter	Min	Max	Unit	Comments
TCASE	Operating case temperature	-10	110	oC	Note 1
TSTORAGE	Storage temperature	-45	125	oC	Note 2
VCC	Supply voltage		See Table	V
			9-3
VMAX	Voltage on
	5V tolerant balls	-0.5	6.0	V	Note 3
	Others	-0.5	3.6	V	Note 3, Note 4
IIK	Input clamp current	-0.5	10	mA	Note 1
IOK	Output clamp current		25	mA	Note 1

Note 1.	Power applied - no clocks.
Note 2.	No bias.
Note 3.	Voltage min is -0.8V with a transient voltage of 20 ns or less.
Note 4.	Voltage max is 4.0V with a transient voltage of 20 ns or less.

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