In the era of booming smart manufacturing and automation, robots have become a crucial force in industrial production and service sectors. From precise industrial robotic arms to versatile service robots, these machines integrate a multitude of high-sensitivity electronic components and complex circuits. However, electrostatic discharge (ESD) is like an invisible "killer," constantly threatening the normal operation and lifespan of robots. The ESD diode RSAC6.8CST2RA, with its outstanding performance and unique advantages, has become a pioneer in the field of electrostatic protection for robots, providing solid support for the stable and reliable operation of robotic systems.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode RSAC6.8CST2RA product photo

The RSAC6.8CST2RA offers a series of precise and practical electrical parameters that allow it to play a key role in the complex working environment of robots. Its VRWM (working peak reverse voltage) is 5V, which means that under normal operating voltage, the diode remains in a stable off-state and does not interfere with the signal transmission or power supply of the robot's internal circuits.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode RSAC6.8CST2RA specification

Parameters of Slkor Transient Protection Diode RSAC6.8CST2RA

The VBR min (minimum breakdown voltage) is 5.4V. When the static voltage reaches this threshold, the diode quickly responds and enters breakdown mode.

Its reverse leakage current IR is just 1mA, which effectively reduces energy loss and ensures efficient operation of the robot’s circuits. This is particularly important for mobile robots that rely on battery power.

The maximum clamping voltage VC is 12.9V, effectively clamping transient electrostatic voltages within a safe range, preventing damage to sensitive components caused by excessive voltage.

Moreover, the junction capacitance CJ of the diode is only 0.9pF. The extremely low capacitance allows it to work seamlessly in high-speed signal transmission lines without significantly affecting signal integrity. The SOD-923 package is compact and ideal for circuit board layouts with limited space inside robots.

In the industrial robot sector, robotic arms are prone to generating static electricity due to friction with air and workpieces during operation. If this static charge is not released in time, it can cause high-voltage discharges that may damage critical components like servo motor driver chips and sensor circuits inside the arm.

Deploying the RSAC6.8CST2RA on signal interfaces, power lines, and sensor connections of the robotic arm can quickly capture and release electrostatic charges, keeping the static voltage within safe levels. For example, installing the diode on the data transmission line of a robot's vision sensor can effectively prevent static interference that may cause image data errors or loss, ensuring the robotic arm can accurately identify and grasp workpieces, thus improving production efficiency and product quality.

For service robots, such as home cleaning robots and companion robots, they often operate in dynamic home environments where human contact, carpet friction, and other factors can generate static electricity.

These robots incorporate many sensitive components such as microcontrollers, wireless communication modules, and voice recognition chips, which require high electrostatic protection. The RSAC6.8CST2RA provides reliable electrostatic protection for these critical parts. Installing the diode at the wireless charging interface of a cleaning robot can prevent damage to the charging control circuit caused by electrostatic discharge during the charging process. Using it in the voice input-output lines of a companion robot can prevent static interference from causing voice distortion or system failure, ensuring smooth interaction between the robot and its user.

As robot technology continues to evolve toward greater intelligence and multifunctionality, the performance and integration of electrostatic protection devices are becoming more demanding. The RSAC6.8CST2RA, with its excellent electrostatic protection capabilities, low capacitance, and compact packaging, perfectly meets the application needs of the robotics field.

It acts like a loyal "guardian," protecting the robot's internal circuits and electronic components, ensuring the stable operation of robots in industrial production, service, and other fields, and driving the continued advancement of robotics technology.

This overview presents the application of the RSAC6.8CST2RA in the robotics field. If you'd like to explore its use in a specific type of robot or have other inquiries, feel free to reach out.

About Slkor：

Slkor has research and development offices in Busan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Suzhou, China. Most of the wafer manufacturing and packaging and testing are carried out within China. The company employs and collaborates with individuals and organizations worldwide, with a laboratory for product performance and reliability testing and a central warehouse located at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Slkor has filed for over a hundred invention patents, offers more than 2,000 product models, and serves over ten thousand customers globally. Its products are exported to countries and regions including Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the rapidly growing semiconductor companies in recent years. With well-established management systems and streamlined workflows, Slkor has rapidly enhanced the brand awareness and reputation of its "SLKOR" brand through its outstanding quality and standardized services. Its product range includes three major series: diodes, transistors, and power devices, with recent introductions of new products such as Hall elements and analog devices, expanding its presence in sensors, Risc-v microcontrollers, and other product categories.