SNOSDG9 December 2024 TLV1922
PRODMIX
Fail-safe is defined as maintaining the same high input impedance when V+ is unpowered or within the recommended operating ranges and is not damaged. The TLV192x inputs are fault tolerant up to 65V independent of V+.
The fail-safe input voltage is any value between 0V and 65V from GND, even while V+ is zero or ramping up or down. This feature avoids power sequencing issues as long as the input voltage range and supply voltage are within the specified range.
The fail-safe inputs have snapback ESD protection from each pin to GND which allows these pins to exceed the supply voltage (V+) up to 65V. If input voltages exceed 65V, an external clamp is required. Likewise, negative voltages on the inputs are ESD clamped to GND and need to be limited to less than -0.2V.
If the inputs are to be connected to a low impedance source, such as a power supply or buffered reference line, add a current-limiting resistor in series with the input to limit any transient currents the clamps conduct. The current needs to be limited to 10mA or less. This series resistance can be part of any resistive input dividers or networks.