Explain how ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) effect the MOSFET. Give and explain input protection circuits.

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MOSFET are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. Consider the MOS structure as shown in the figure where the gate oxide thickness tox is typically less than 100 A ̇ = 10 nm. With a gate voltage of VG applied, the oxide electric field Eox V/cm can be estimated …

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