How is Silicon Labs' new Si86xx digital isolator family different from the Si84xx?
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Silicon Lab's family of ultra-low-power digital isolators are CMOS devices offering substantial data rate, propagation delay, power, size, reliability, and external BOM advantages over legacy isolation technologies. The operating parameters of these products remain stable across wide temperature ranges and throughout device service life for ease of design and highly uniform performance. Recently a new generation of digital isolators, the Si86XX family, was introduced to expand and enhance Silicon Labs isolation portfolio.
As before, data rates up to 150 Mbps are supported, and all devices achieve propagation delays of less than 10 ns. Additionally enable inputs provide a single point control for enabling and disabling output drive. Ordering options include a choice of isolation ratings (1, 2.5, 3.75 and 5 kV) and a selectable fail-safe operating mode to control the default output state during power loss. All products >1 kVRMS are safety certified by UL, CSA, and VDE, and products in wide-body packages support reinforced insulation withstanding up to 5 kVRMS.
Si86xx Enhancements
The Si86xx family has several improvements over their lower cost drop-in compatibles Si84xx counterpart: Specifically the Si86xx family offers:
- Reinforced insulation withstanding up to 5 kVRMS.
- Improved regulator for 50x higher PSRR
- Lower frequency oscillators for lower power operation and even lower EMI
- Up to 6 isolation channels rated at 5kVRMS
- Tighter receiver band pass for improved CMTI: 35kV/mS(min), 50kV/mS(typ)
- Faster output buffer with exactly 50 ohm output termination for tighter output impedance matching
- Minimum operating VDD = 2.5V
- Schmitt trigger input for higher input noise rejection
- Higher ESD rating: 8kV (HBM)
Figure 1 summarizes the enhancements.
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About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
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Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.