Description

The ADuM3200 / ADuM3201 are dual-channel, digital isolatorsbased on the Analog Devices, Inc., iCoupler® technology.Combining high speed CMOS and monolithic transformertechnology, these isolation components provide outstandingperformance characteristics superior to alternatives such asoptocoupler devices.By avoiding the use of LEDs and photodiodes, iCouplerdevices remove the design difficulties commonly associatedwith optocouplers. The typical optocoupler concerns regardinguncertain current transfer ratios, nonlinear transfer functions,and temperature and lifetime effects are eliminated with thesimple iCoupler digital interfaces and stable performance characteristics.The need for external drivers and other discretecomponents is eliminated with these iCoupler products. Furthermore,iCoupler devices consume one-tenth to one-sixth thepower of optocouplers at comparable signal data rates.The ADuM3200 / ADuM3201 isolators provide two independentisolation channels in a variety of channel configurations anddata rates (see the Ordering Guide). They operate with 3.3 Vor 5 V supply voltages on either side, providing compatibilitywith lower voltage systems as well as enabling voltage translationfunctionality across the isolation barrier. The ADuM3200Wand ADuM3201W are automotive grade versions qualifiedfor 125°C operation.In comparison to the ADuM1200 / ADuM1201 isolators, theADuM3200 / ADuM3201 isolators contain various circuit andlayout changes to provide increased capability relative to system-levelIEC 61000-4-x testing (ESD, burst, and surge). The precisecapability in these tests for either the ADuM1200 / ADuM1201or ADuM3200 / ADuM3201 products is strongly determined bythe design and layout of the user’s board or module. For moreinformation, see the AN-793 Application Note, ESD/Latch-UpConsiderations with iCoupler Isolation Products.Applications Size-critical multichannel isolation SPI interface/data converter isolation RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 transceiver isolation Digital field bus isolation Hybrid electric vehicles, battery monitor