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MAX14130FAEE+

ADIMAX14130FAEE+

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
General Purpose Digital Isolator 1000Vrms 4 Channel 150Mbps 25kV/µs (Typ) CMTI 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
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Overview

The MAX14130FAEE+ is a high-speed, four-channel digital isolator providing 1000Vrms isolation in a compact 16-QSOP package. It supports data rates up to 150Mbps using capacitive coupling technology and operates across a wide supply range from 1.71V to 5.5V. This device is specifically designed for unidirectional data transfer where robust galvanic isolation and a small footprint are required.

Why Choose This Part

The device features extremely low power consumption, drawing as little as 5.6mA per channel at 12.5MHz when powered by 5V. Its support for 1.71V logic allows direct interfacing with low-voltage FPGAs and MCUs without level shifters. The 16-QSOP package provides a significantly smaller footprint compared to standard SOIC isolators, making it ideal for space-constrained designs.

Applications

Industrial Fieldbus Systems
Provides high-speed isolation for RS-485, RS-232, and CAN communication lines in noisy factory environments.
Isolated SPI Interfaces
Enables high-speed 150Mbps clocking for SPI bus isolation between microcontrollers and high-side sensors.
Battery Management Systems
Safely isolates battery stack monitoring ICs from the primary system controller in EV or stationary storage applications.
Medical Equipment
Offers galvanic isolation for data lines in patient monitoring and diagnostic systems.

Key Specifications

Type General Purpose
Data Rate 150Mbps
Technology Capacitive Coupling
Channel Type Unidirectional
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Isolated Power No
Package / Case 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 1.71V ~ 5.5V
Number of Channels 4
Voltage - Isolation 1000Vrms
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Inputs - Side 1/Side 2 4/0
Rise / Fall Time (Typ) 2ns, 2ns
Supplier Device Package 16-QSOP
Pulse Width Distortion (Max) 1ns
Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max) 7.5ns, 7.4ns
Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min) 25kV/us (Typ)

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, ensure decoupling capacitors (0.1uF) are placed as close as possible to the VDDA and VDDB pins. Engineers should verify that the creepage and clearance requirements of their specific application are met by the 3.90mm wide SSOP package. For rapid prototyping, look for Maxim Integrated evaluation kits supporting the MAX14130 family or use a generic QSOP-16 breakout board.