7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Ambient Temperature under Bias(1)-40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature (without Bias)-65°C to +150°C
Maximum Supply Voltage 6.0V
DC Voltage on Any Pin(4)-0.5V to VCC + 0.5V

ESD Ratings
—  Human Body Model (HBM) ESD(2)
—  Charged Device Model (CDM) ESD(3)

    
≥ ±4 kV
≥ ±750V

Note:
  1. Recent Partial Networking Transceivers from Microchip and others use a spec throughout the document called the Virtual Junction Temperature, measured in accordance with IEC60747-1. An alternate definition is TVJ = TA + P x Rth(j-a), where P is the power and Rth(j-a) is the thermal resistance from virtual junction to ambient. TVJ would be higher than +125°C (maximum).
  2. Specified by: JEDEC® Standard JS-001-2017
  3. Specified by: JEDEC® Standard JS-002-2014
  4. VCC is the supply voltage where the device is driven and must be within the specified operating voltage range.
Note: Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.