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Active input digital magnetic isolators Single, dual, four and five channel 150 Mbps active input Isoloop digital isolators. Ideal for logic level shifting, isolated data interfaces, peripheral interfaces, Profibus, DeviceNet, CANbus & I2C bus applications. |
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Isolated RS422, RS485 ( with or without handshake ) and Profibus interfaces. Low cost and fractional load transceivers. |
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Single and dual input and output Isoloop digital isolators, ideal for CANbus and I2C bus applications, isolated gate drives and logic level shifting. Smallest versions available in MSOP package. |
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Compared to the industry standard IL700-series, which have speeds up to 150 Mbps, IL500-Series isolators are more cost effective, offer a DC-correct design, and have an external clocking option on some models. |
| Application requirement | Isolator design feature | Isolator series |
| Low power consumption | Pulsed magnetic field (2.5 ns) | IL7xx, IL2xx, IL5xx |
| High data rate | High bandwidth GMR sensor | IL7xx, IL2xx, IL6xx |
| Low PWD, 50 ps jitter | High slew rate inputs to coil | IL7xx, IL2xx, IL6xx |
| Low EMI signature | Data driven transfer function | IL7xx, IL2xx, IL6xx |
| Excellent transient immunity | Cross coupled, low capacitance Wheatstone bridge | All |
| Analog or differential inputs | Passive input (field coil) | IL6xx |
| Known initial output state | Internal refresh, or passive input | IL5xx, IL6xx |
| Channel-to-channel isolation | Integrated, isolated field coils | IL611, IL613 |
| Wired-OR outputs | Open-drain outputs | IL6xxA (“A” types ) |
| Failsafe operation | Known zero-field state | IL6xx |
| DC stability | Linear transfer function or refresh | IL6xx (linear), IL5xx |
| True optocoupler emulation | Passive input | IL6xx |
| Cost sensitive application | Internal refresh clock | IL5xx |