Latch-up

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003263",
  "term": "Latch-up",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An unintended condition in an integrated circuit where a parasitic silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) structure is activated, creating a low-resistance path between the power supply and ground. This can lead to excessive current flow and potentially permanent damage to the device if not quickly mitigated. It is a common concern in CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) circuits, often triggered by voltage transients or electrostatic discharge.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Latch-up",
    "es": "latch-up",
    "fr": "latch-up"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/latch-up/"
}