ISL81486IB

The ISL81486IB is an integrated circuit designed to provide efficient and reliable solutions for a variety of interface applications that require a driver, receiver or transceiver. This article discusses the application field and working principle of the ISL81486IB.

General Application Field

The ISL81486IB is designed to be used as a driver, receiver or transceiver in a wide range of consumer applications such as digital audio, digital video, and consumer electronics. It is also used in industrial, automotive and communications applications. The device is also suitable for use in demanding applications where performance, data rate and power consumption are factors. Some examples include Ethernet equipment, FPD-Link equipment, Video/Audio over IP, gaming consoles, medical equipment and consumer electronics.

Specific Application Fields

The ISL81486IB is a versatile integrated circuit, and can be used for a variety of specific applications.

Low Power I/O Interfaces

The ISL81486IB is an ideal solution for low power I/O interfaces that require low current consumption, such as video and/or audio over IP or FPD-Link applications. The device features a low power (LP) mode and enables a very low power I/O interface transmission with lower power dissipation than conventional I/O interfaces. Additionally, the integrated 10-bit Digital-To-Analog (DAC) conversion provides the required clock signal and data at a reduced power level.

Serial Communication

The ISL81486IB can be used as a driver or transceiver in serial communication applications. It supports common serial communication standards such as RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 and Ethernet. With the integrated 10-bit DAC, the device can provide a clock signal for serial data communication and the Serial Input/Output (SIO) configured as a slave can accept a clock from an external master.

Automotive Applications

The ISL81486IB can be used in automotive applications that require a low power interface and data transmission. For example, it can be used as a driver for CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interconnect Network) communications. The integrated DAC and Digital-To-Parallel (DTP) conversion functions allow accurate and low power I/O data transmission in these applications.

Working Principle

At the core of the ISL81486IB is the I2CCEN (I2C Slave Interface) which performs I2C data communication and synchronization. The I2C Slave Interface consists of a start signal, address, data and end condition. The ISL81486IB also contains a DAC and SIO, as well as Power Management, Memory Management, and Clock Management functions. Additionally, it contains proprietary features to facilitate I/O processing.

Power Management

The ISL81486IB has an on-chip power manager which can be used to power up or down different functional blocks depending on the application requirements. This allows for a very low power I/O interface.

Memory Management

The ISL81486IB also contains an on-chip memory manager which can be used to configure and store the settings of different functional blocks and enable different operating modes depending on the application requirements. This allows for efficient data transmission and improved power saving.

Clock Management

The integrated 10-bit DAC allows for clock signal generation and synchronization by providing clock signals and data to the various on-chip functional blocks. The integrated DTP function allows for low power data transmission and improved signal integrity.

I/O Processing

The ISL81486IB also contains proprietary features which facilitate I/O processing, allowing for reliable and efficient data transmission. These include the on-chip Flashless Program Memory and Cross-Point Switching functions.

In conclusion, the ISL81486IB is a versatile and efficient integrated circuit for a variety of applications including low power I/O interfaces, serial communication and automotive components. Its integrated 10-bit DAC and DTP functions enable low power data transmission and improved signal integrity, while its power manager, memory manager and clock manager functions ensure efficient data transmission and improved power saving. Proprietary features also facilitate reliable and efficient I/O processing.