The TSM36A is specified according to both the IEC 61000-4-5 standard. The IEC 61000-4-5 standard requires protection against a pulse with a rise time of 8 µs and a half length of 20 µs.

Additionally, the TSM36A is tested according to IEC 61000-4-5 to pass a ±1.7 kV surge test through a 42-Ω coupling resistor and a 0.5 µF capacitor, which is a common test requirement for industrial signal I/O lines. The TSM36A will serve as a protection solution for applications with that requirement.

The TSM36A integrates 30-kV IEC 61000-4-2 rated ESD protection, which ensures that the device can protect against both surge and ESD transient events.

For more information on TI's test method for surge and ESD testing, reference TI's IEC 61000-4-x Testing application note.