LTM2883HY-5S#PBF

Digital isolators are components used to pass electrical signals between two circuits while providing a high degree of isolation. This isolator is designed to transmit a digital signal without allowing the two circuits to share a ground potential. The LTM2883HY-5S#PBF is a single port digital isolator ideal for signals in the range of 0 to 5 megabits per second (Mbps).

The LTM2883HY-5S#PBF provides an effective solution for isolating high-speed signaling applications such as Ethernet connection, PCI Express, SATA, LVDS, USB, etc. It features excellent performance up to 5 Mbps data rates and 10 gigabits/s rise/fall times. The device is powered by either a 3.3V or 5V supply voltage and it provides up to 3000VRMS of isolation.

The LTM2883HY-5S#PBF has an air-gap based isolation barrier with no internal physical connection between the two isolated circuits. This isolation technique eliminates the possibility of ground loops and provides both safety and reliability. The isolator also has an emission and susceptibility protection capability that eliminates electrical noise from interfering with the signal.

The LTM2883HY-5S#PBF is an ideal choice for applications that require reliable signal integrity and noise immunity. It is suitable for industrial automation, medical instrumentation, data storage, military/aerospace, and communication systems. It can also be used to provide protection to sensitive electronics, such as prevention of heat, humidity and light effects on sensitive circuit boards. The isolator is also highly reliable and meets high standards of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as it is tested according to the EN standards.

In terms of operation, the LTM2883HY-5S#PBF uses a voltage transfer technique that transfers the logical signal from the source to the receiver. It relies on an opto-coupler technology with a light emitting diode (LED) as the input section and a photo transistor as the output section. The opto-coupler isolates the two circuits by preventing the exchange of electrical currents from the source to the receiver.

When a logic signal is transmitted through the LED opto-coupler, the signal is converted to an equivalent signal which then passes through the isolation barrier. The signal on the other side of the isolator is amplified, filtered and then converted to a logical signal. This ensures that the signal is unaltered and safe from electrical noise interference.

Overall, the LTM2883HY-5S#PBF digital isolator is a reliable and effective solution for digital isolation applications. It offers a high degree of isolation, fast signal transmission and superior noise rejection. The device is also compliant with high standards of EMC and feature simple installation and operation.