https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/NX3L1G384/m-p/484761#M3453 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>NX3L1G384.&nbsp; The data sheet for this switch suggests a clamp diode on the signal leads.&nbsp; First, is the clamp diode on both sides so that the input and output are both clamped regardless of switch condition?&nbsp; If clamp is one side only, then which side?&nbsp; Spec indicates a -50mA current clamp, and implies a -0.5V clamp voltage.&nbsp; This voltage and current are for signals that extend below ground, yes?&nbsp; If my signal is AC coupled into the switch, with a ground resistor at the signal lead, and is 2V pk-pk will this signal produce clipping due to the signal swing going to -1.0V and turning on the protection diodes?&nbsp; Thanks, Charles (Skip) Robidart</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:53:13 GMT charlesrobidart 2016-02-24T22:53:13Z https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/NX3L1G384/m-p/484761#M3453 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>NX3L1G384.&nbsp; The data sheet for this switch suggests a clamp diode on the signal leads.&nbsp; First, is the clamp diode on both sides so that the input and output are both clamped regardless of switch condition?&nbsp; If clamp is one side only, then which side?&nbsp; Spec indicates a -50mA current clamp, and implies a -0.5V clamp voltage.&nbsp; This voltage and current are for signals that extend below ground, yes?&nbsp; If my signal is AC coupled into the switch, with a ground resistor at the signal lead, and is 2V pk-pk will this signal produce clipping due to the signal swing going to -1.0V and turning on the protection diodes?&nbsp; Thanks, Charles (Skip) Robidart</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:53:13 GMT https://community.nxp.com/t5/Other-NXP-Products/NX3L1G384/m-p/484761#M3453 charlesrobidart 2016-02-24T22:53:13Z