BD7LS32G-C
Operational Notes – continued
11. Regarding the Input Pin of the IC
This monolithic IC contains P+ isolation and P substrate layers between adjacent elements in order to keep
them isolated. P-N junctions are formed at the intersection of the P layers with the N layers of other elements,
creating a parasitic diode or transistor. For example (refer to figure below):
When GND > Pin A and GND > Pin B, the P-N junction operates as a parasitic diode.
When GND > Pin B, the P-N junction operates as a parasitic transistor.
Parasitic diodes inevitably occur in the structure of the IC. The operation of parasitic diodes can result in mutual
interference among circuits, operational faults, or physical damage. Therefore, conditions that cause these
Resistor
Transistor (NPN)
Pin A
Pin B
Pin B
B
E
C
Pin A
B
C
E
P
P+
P+
N
P+
P
P+
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Parasitic
Elements
Parasitic
Elements
P Substrate
GND GND
P Substrate
GND
GND
Parasitic
Elements
Parasitic
Elements
N Region
close-by
diodes to operate, such as applying a voltage lower than the GND voltage to an input pin (and thus to the P
substrate) should be avoided.
Example of Monolithic IC Structure
12. Ceramic Capacitor
When using a ceramic capacitor, determine a capacitance value considering the change of capacitance with
temperature and the decrease in nominal capacitance due to DC bias and others.
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