The transient analysis of latch-up in CMOS transmission gate induced by laser

An analytical model of transient latch-up in CMOS transmission gate induced by laser is established. The time-dependent current characteristics of the parasitic silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) under different injected photocurrent are illustrated. The model analyzes the trigger conditions for latch-up and describes the dynamic process varying with time. The photocurrent threshold causing latch-up under different pulse widths and repetition frequencies is obtained, which agrees well with the experimental results reported in the literature.