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12 years ago

Cyclone II ESD Problem

Hi there, We are experiencing very strange behavior of the FPGA (EP2C5T144C8) when conducting ESD tests according to IEC 61000-4-2. During the indirect discharge test, the FPGA freezes and all ...
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12 years ago

Hi Pete,

After indirect arc test the FPGA seems ti get in latch-up. The 1.2V rail current is increased by 60mA. Only reset on the 1.2V rail removes this condition.

Thanks

Victor