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ADUM141E1BRQZ

ADIADUM141E1BRQZ

Analog Devices Inc.
General Purpose Digital Isolator 3000Vrms 4 Channel 150Mbps 75kV/µs CMTI 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
NRND613 in stock

Overview

The ADUM141E1BRQZ is a high-speed quad-channel digital isolator based on Analog Devices iCoupler technology. It provides 3000Vrms isolation and supports data rates up to 150Mbps with a 3/1 channel configuration (three forward, one reverse). This device is designed to replace optocouplers in high-speed CMOS applications where robust transient immunity and low propagation delay are critical.

Why Choose This Part

The iCoupler architecture offers superior performance over optocouplers by eliminating LEDs, resulting in a high 75kV/us CMTI and a low 13ns maximum propagation delay. It consumes significantly less power and provides better timing accuracy with tight 3ns pulse width distortion specs.

Applications

SPI Bus Isolation
Ideal for isolating SPI interfaces where three lines (SCLK, MOSI, SS) go in one direction and one line (MISO) returns from the peripheral.
RS-485 Transceiver Isolation
Used to provide galvanic isolation for industrial fieldbus communications to prevent ground loop currents in noisy environments.
Power Supply Control Loops
Provides feedback signal isolation in high-voltage DC-DC converters and motor control inverters.
General Purpose Logic Level Shifting
Facilitates communication between microcontrollers and peripherals operating at different voltage domains while maintaining safety isolation.

Key Specifications

Type General Purpose
Data Rate 150Mbps
Technology Magnetic Coupling
Channel Type Unidirectional
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Isolated Power No
Package / Case 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 5.5V
Number of Channels 4
Voltage - Isolation 3000Vrms
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Inputs - Side 1/Side 2 3/1
Rise / Fall Time (Typ) 2.5ns, 2.5ns
Supplier Device Package 16-QSOP
Pulse Width Distortion (Max) 3ns
Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max) 13ns, 13ns
Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min) 75kV/us

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use the EVAL-ADUM141E1EBZ evaluation board which allows for direct signal injection and probing of all four channels. Ensure decoupling capacitors (0.1uF) are placed as close as possible to the VDD pins on both sides of the isolator to maintain signal integrity at 150Mbps.

ADUM141E1 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Voltage - Isolation Stock
ADUM141E1BRQZ (this part) SSOP-16 3000V 613
ADUM141E1BRWZ SOIC-16 3750V 1,822
ADUM141E1BRZ SOIC-16 3000V 449

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