MAX14850
Six-Channel Digital Isolator
Industry's First Monolithic 600VRMS Digital Isolator
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The MAX14850 is a six-channel digital isolator utilizing Maxim's proprietary process technology, whose monolithic design provides a compact and low-cost transfer of digital signals between circuits with different power domains. The technology enables low power consumption and stable high-temperature performance.
The four unidirectional channels are each capable of DC to 50Mbps, with two of the four channels passing data across the isolation barrier in each direction. The two bidirectional channels are open drain and each is capable of data rates from DC to 2Mbps.
Independent 3.0V to 5.5V supplies on each side of the isolator also make it suitable for use as a level translator. The MAX14850 can be used for isolating SPI busses, I2C busses, RS-232, RS-485/RS-422 busses, and general-purpose isolation. When used as a bus isolator, extra channels are available for power monitoring and reset signals.
The MAX14850 is available in a narrow body,16-pin SOIC (10mm x 4mm) package (for which an evaluation kit is available) and 16-pin QSOP (3.9mm x 4.94mm) package. The packages are specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
For improved performance, refer to the MAX14851. The MAX14851 has the same functionality and pin configurations, and can be used as a footprint and functional replacement for the MAX14850.
Key Features
- Protection from High-Voltage Environments
- 600VRMS Isolation for 60 Seconds
- Short-Circuit Protection on Unidirectional Outputs
- 200VRMS Working Isolation Voltage for 50 Years
- Complete Digital Isolation Solution
- Four Unidirectional Signal Paths: 2-In/2-Out
- Two Bidirectional Open-Drain Signal Paths
- 50Mbps (max) Unidirectional Data Rate
- 2Mbps (max) Bidirectional Data Rate
- Compatible with Many Interface Standards
- I2C
- SPI
- RS-232, RS-422/RS-485
- SMBus, PMBus Interfaces
Applications/Uses
- Battery Management
- I²C, SPI, SMBus, PMBus™ Interfaces
- Industrial Control Systems
- Isolated RS-232, RS-485/RS-422
- Medical Systems
- Telecommunication Systems
| # Channels | 6 |
| Insulation Rating | 600VRMS |
| # Uni-directional Inputs (Side A) | 2 |
| # Uni-directional Inputs (Side B) | 2 |
| # Bi-directional Channels | 2 |
| Uni-directional Data Rate (Mbps) (max) | 50 |
| Bi-directional Data Rate (Mbps) (max) | 2 |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +125 |
| Package/Pins | QSOP/16 SOIC (N)/16 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $1.68 @1k |
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | Six-Channel Digital Isolator | Oct 08, 2019 |
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Description
Features
- Isolates SPI- or UART-Based Pmod-Compatible Modules from the Host System
- Data Rates from 2Mbps to 20Mbps or Greater, Depending on Configuration
- 2-Pin Header to Connect External Voltage for Isolated Module
- 600VRMS Isolation for 60s
- Isolates Four SPI or UART Signals and Two Control Signals
- Short-Circuit Protection on Unidirectional Outputs
- 12-Pin Pmod-Compatible Male Connector to Host
- 12-Pin Pmod-Compatible Female Connection for Module to be Isolated
- RoHS Compliant
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
Description
Maxim Analog Essentials is a collection of peripheral modules which can plug directly into any FPGA/CPU expansion port which follows the Pmod™ standard established by Digilent, Inc. The collection includes modules containing a wide variety of commonly used analog and mixed signal functions. The modules are supported by software which includes FPGA configuration files for three popular FPGA platforms: Avnet LX-9, Digilent Nexys 3 and Avnet ZEDBoard, as well as example programs to exercise and demonstrate each module. While the example programs demonstrate the module’s functionality, they are well partitioned and documented allowing the core routines to be easily cut and pasted into your own programs. The combination of plug-in simplicity and easy software integration allows for quick migration from idea to working prototype.
View DetailsFeatures
- Data Converter, Interface, Clock, Sensor, and Other Modules Included to Address Many Design Needs
- Plug in Modules Enable Rapid Hardware Prototyping
- Proven Software Drivers Reduce Development Time
- FPGA Configuration Files Included to Simplify Design Effort
Description
The MAX14850 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested circuit board that demonstrates the functionality of the MAX14850 6-channel digital isolator in a 16-pin narrow body SO surface-mount package. The EV kit features an on-board isolated power supply, an RS-485 transceiver, and an RS-232 transceiver. The EV kit is powered from a single 5V supply.
View DetailsFeatures
- Operates from a Single 5V Supply
- On-Board Isolated RS-485 and RS-232 Transceivers for Easy Testing
- 600VRMS Isolation for 60s
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
Description
The MAXSANTAFEEVSYS kit allows users to quickly demonstrate and evaluate the functionality of the MAXREFDES5 4-channel 16-bit, isolated analog front end (AFE) reference design without the need for a bench power supply, signal generator equipment, or Xilinx development kit. The reference design board connects to a PC through an included USB-to-SPI adapter that provides both power and data communication to the board. To test the AFE reference design, a USB-powered signal generator board utilizing one of Maxim’s digital-to-analog converters (DAC) is also included. A Windows®-based graphical user interface (GUI) communicates with the boards for generating various analog signal test patterns and simplified access to AFE measurement data.
MAXSANTAFEEVSYS User Manual is available for download.
The MAXREFDES5 reference design is a 4-channel analog front end (AFE) that accepts -10V to +10V, 0V to 10V, and 4–20mA current loop signals. The design integrates a 16-bit ADC with multirange input programmability (MAX1301) plus low-noise, high-impedance analog buffers (MAX9632) on two of the input channels and an ultra-high precision 4.096V voltage reference (MAX6126) to achieve maximum performance from the 16-bit system. A 600VRMS digital isolator (MAX14850) and 3W transformer driver (MAX256) provide the necessary isolated data and power connections to the host system. LDO regulators (MAX1659) provide regulated +12V, -12V, and 5V power rails to the analog front end.
EV Kit Contents- MAXREFDES5 4-Channel AFE Board
- USB2PMB1 USB to Pmod™ Type 2A Adapter Board
- MAX5216DACLITE Signal Generator Board
- Two (2) Wires with Hook Clips (1 Red and 1 Black)
- Two (2) USB Type A Male to USB Type B Mini Cables
- USB Flash Drive with Documentation, GUI Applications, and USB Drivers
Features
- Self-Contained Easy Evaluation Kit for MAXREFDES5
- Optimized AFE with Common Analog Input Ranges
- Small Form Factor Test Platform
- All Relevant Reference Design Files Included
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Parameters
Key Features
- Protection from High-Voltage Environments
- 600VRMS Isolation for 60 Seconds
- Short-Circuit Protection on Unidirectional Outputs
- 200VRMS Working Isolation Voltage for 50 Years
- Complete Digital Isolation Solution
- Four Unidirectional Signal Paths: 2-In/2-Out
- Two Bidirectional Open-Drain Signal Paths
- 50Mbps (max) Unidirectional Data Rate
- 2Mbps (max) Bidirectional Data Rate
- Compatible with Many Interface Standards
- I2C
- SPI
- RS-232, RS-422/RS-485
- SMBus, PMBus Interfaces
Applications/Uses
- Battery Management
- I²C, SPI, SMBus, PMBus™ Interfaces
- Industrial Control Systems
- Isolated RS-232, RS-485/RS-422
- Medical Systems
- Telecommunication Systems
Description
The MAX14850 is a six-channel digital isolator utilizing Maxim's proprietary process technology, whose monolithic design provides a compact and low-cost transfer of digital signals between circuits with different power domains. The technology enables low power consumption and stable high-temperature performance.
The four unidirectional channels are each capable of DC to 50Mbps, with two of the four channels passing data across the isolation barrier in each direction. The two bidirectional channels are open drain and each is capable of data rates from DC to 2Mbps.
Independent 3.0V to 5.5V supplies on each side of the isolator also make it suitable for use as a level translator. The MAX14850 can be used for isolating SPI busses, I2C busses, RS-232, RS-485/RS-422 busses, and general-purpose isolation. When used as a bus isolator, extra channels are available for power monitoring and reset signals.
The MAX14850 is available in a narrow body,16-pin SOIC (10mm x 4mm) package (for which an evaluation kit is available) and 16-pin QSOP (3.9mm x 4.94mm) package. The packages are specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
For improved performance, refer to the MAX14851. The MAX14851 has the same functionality and pin configurations, and can be used as a footprint and functional replacement for the MAX14850.
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | Six-Channel Digital Isolator | Oct 08, 2019 |
Support & Training
Search our knowledge base for answers to your technical questions.
Filtered SearchOur dedicated team of Applications Engineers are also available to answer your technical questions. Visit our support portal
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