ISO120 ISO121 Precision Low Cost ISOLATION AMPLIFIER FEATURES APPLICATIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL: Transducer Isolator for Thermocouples, RTDs, Pressure Bridges, and Flow Meters, 4mA to 20mA Loop Isolation ● GROUND LOOP ELIMINATION ● MOTOR AND SCR CONTROL ● POWER MONITORING ● ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS ● BIOMEDICAL MEASUREMENTS ● ● ● ● ● 100% TESTED FOR PARTIAL DISCHARGE ISO120: Rated 1500Vrms ISO121: Rated 3500Vrms HIGH IMR: 115dB at 60Hz USER CONTROL OF CARRIER FREQUENCY LOW NONLINEARITY: ±0.01% max BIPOLAR OPERATION: VO = ±10V 0.3"-WIDE 24-PIN HERMETIC DIP, ISO120 SYNCHRONIZATION CAPABILITY WIDE TEMP RANGE: –55°C to +125°C (ISO120) ● DATA ACQUISITION ● TEST EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The ISO120 and ISO121 are precision isolation amplifiers incorporating a novel duty cycle modulationdemodulation technique. The signal is transmitted digitally across a 2pF differential capacitive barrier. With digital modulation the barrier characteristics do not affect signal integrity, which results in excellent reliability and good high frequency transient immunity across the barrier. Both the amplifier and barrier capacitors are housed in a hermetic DIP. The ISO120 and ISO121 differ only in package size and isolation voltage rating. These amplifiers are easy to use. No external components are required for 60kHz bandwidth. With the addition of two external capacitors, precision specifications of 0.01% max nonlinearity and 150µV/°C max VOS drift are guaranteed with 6kHz bandwidth. A power supply range of ±4.5V to ±18V and low quiescent current make these amplifiers ideal for a wide range of applications. Isolation Barrier C1H C2H C1L C2L VIN Sense VOUT Signal Com 1 Signal Com 2 Ext Osc +VS1 Gnd 1 –VS1 –VS2 Gnd 2 +VS2 International Airport Industrial Park • Mailing Address: PO Box 11400 Tel: (520) 746-1111 • Twx: 910-952-1111 • Cable: BBRCORP • • Tucson, AZ 85734 • Street Address: 6730 S. Tucson Blvd. • Tucson, AZ 85706 Telex: 066-6491 • FAX: (520) 889-1510 • Immediate Product Info: (800) 548-6132 © 1988 Burr-Brown Corporation PDS-820D Printed in U.S.A. March, 1992 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL At TA = +25°C: VS1 = VS2 = ±15V: and RL = 2kΩ, unless otherwise noted. ISO120BG, ISO121BG PARAMETER CONDITIONS ISOLATION Voltage Rated Continuous ISO120: AC 60Hz TMIN to TMAX DC TMIN to TMAX ISO121: AC 60Hz TMIN to TMAX DC TMIN to TMAX 100% Test (AC 60Hz): ISO120 1s; Partial Discharge ≤ 5pC ISO121 1s; Partial Discharge ≤ 5pC Isolation Mode Rejection ISO 120: AC 60Hz 1500Vrms DC ISO121: AC60Hz 3500Vrms DC Barrier Impedance Leakage Current VISO = 240Vrms, 60Hz GAIN(4) Nominal Gain Gain Error Gain vs Temperature Nonlinearity Nominal Gain Gain Error Gain vs Temperature Nonlinearity INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (4) Initial Offset vs Temperature Initial Offset vs Temperature Initial Offset vs Supply Noise Slew Rate Settling Time 0.1% 0.01% Overload Recovery Time(3) POWER SUPPLIES Rated Voltage Voltage Range Quiescent Current: VS1 VS2 TEMPERATURE RANGE Specification: BG and G SG(4) Operating Storage θJA: ISO120 ISO121 MAX 1 ±0.04 ±5 ±0.005 1 ±0.04 ±40 ±0.02 ±5 ±100 ±25 ±250 C1 = C2 = 1000pF C1 = C2 = 0 ±VS1 or ±VS2 = ±4.5V to ±18V ISO120G, ISO120SG(4), ISO121G MIN TYP MAX UNITS * Vrms VDC Vrms VDC Vrms Vrms dB dB dB dB Ω || pF µArms * * * * * * 115 160 115 160 1014 || 2 0.18 C1 = C2 = 0 OUTPUT Voltage Range Current Drive Capacitive Load Drive Ripple Voltage(2) TYP 1500 2121 3500 4950 2500 5600 VO = ±10V C1 = C2 = 1000pF INPUT Voltage Range(1) Resistance FREQUENCY RESPONSE Small Signal Bandwith MIN * * * * * * 0.5 1 ±0.05 ±10 ±0.01 1 ±0.05 ±40 ±0.04 ±0.1 ±20 ±0.01 ±0.25 ±0.1 ±25 ±150 ±100 ±10 ±150 ±40 ±500 ±2 4 ±0.25 ±40 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.1 ±50 ±400 ±100 V/V %FSR ppm/°C %FSR V/V %FSR ppm/°C %FSR mV µV/°C mV µV/°C ±2 4 mV/V µV/√Hz ±10 ±15 200 * * * V kΩ ±10 ±5 ±12.5 ±15 0.1 10 * * * * * * V mA µF mVp-p 60 6 2 * * * kHz kHz V/µs 50 350 150 * * * µs µs µs C1 = C2 = 0 C1 = C2 = 1000pF VO = ±10V C2 = 100pF C1 = C2 = 1000pF 50% Output Overload, C1 = C2 = 0 15 ±4.5 ±4.0 ±5.0 –25 –25 –55 –65 40 25 * ±18 ±5.5 ±6.5 * 85 85 125 150 –25 –55 –55 –55 * * * * * 85 125 125 150 40 25 V V mA mA °C °C °C °C °C/W °C/W *Specifications same as ISO120BG, ISO121BG. NOTE: (1) Input voltage range = ±10V for VS1, VS2 = ±4.5VDC to ±18VDC. (2) Ripple frequency is at carrier frequency. (3) Overload recovery is approximately three times the settling time for other values of C2. (4) The SG-grade is specified –55°C to +125°C; performance of the SG in the –25°C to +85°C temperature range is the same as the BG-grade. ISO120/121 2 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS CONNECTION DIAGRAM Supply Voltage (any supply) ............................................................... 18V VIN, Sense Voltage .......................................................................... ±100V External Oscillator Input .................................................................... ±25V Signal Common 1 to Ground 1 ........................................................... ±1V Signal Common 2 to Ground 2 ........................................................... ±1V Continuous Isolation Voltage: ISO120 ...................................... 1500Vrms ISO121 ....................................... 3500Vrms VISO, dv/dt ...................................................................................... 20kV/µs Junction Temperature ...................................................................... 150°C Storage Temperature ..................................................... –65°C to +150°C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ............................................... +300°C Output Short Duration ......................................... Continuous to Common C1H 1/1(1) 24/40 Gnd 1 C 1L 2/2 23/39 V IN +VS1 3/3 22/38 Ext Osc –VS1 4/4 21/37 Com 1 Com 2 9/17 16/24 –VS2 PACKAGE INFORMATION(1) MODEL PACKAGE PACKAGE DRAWING NUMBER ISO120G ISO120BG ISO120SG 24-Pin DIP 24-Pin DIP 24-Pin DIP 225 225 225 ISO121G ISO121BG 40-Pin DIP 40-Pin DIP 206 206 VOUT 10/18 15/23 +VS2 Sense 11/19 14/22 C2L Gnd 2 12/20 13/21 C2H NOTE: (1) First pin number is for ISO120. Second pin number is for ISO121. NOTE: (1) For detailed drawing and dimension table, please see end of data sheet, or Appendix D of Burr-Brown IC Data Book. ORDERING INFORMATION TEMPERATURE RANGE MODEL ISO120G ISO120BG ISO120SG ISO121G ISO121BG –25°C to 85°C –25°C to 85°C –55C to 125°C –25°C to 85°C –25°C to 85°C ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY Electrostatic discharge can cause damage ranging from performance degradation to complete device failure. Burr-Brown Corporation recommends that all integrated circuits be handled and stored using appropriate ESD protection methods. The information provided herein is believed to be reliable; however, BURR-BROWN assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. BURR-BROWN assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights or licenses to any of the circuits described herein are implied or granted to any third party. BURR-BROWN does not authorize or warrant any BURR-BROWN product for use in life support devices and/or systems. 3 ISO120/121 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES TA = +25°C; VS1 = VS2 = ±15V; and RL = 2kΩ, unless otherwise noted. ISOLATION MODE VOLTAGE vs FREQUENCY ISO120 ISOLATION MODE VOLTAGE vs FREQUENCY ISO121 Max DC Rating Max DC Rating Max AC Rating 1k 2.1k Peak Isolation Voltage Peak Isolation Voltage 5k Degraded Performance 100 Typical Performance Max AC Rating 1k Degraded Performance 100 Typical Performance 10 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100 100M 1k 100k 10k 1M 10M 100M Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) BANDWIDTH vs C2 PHASE SHIFT vs C2 100nF Phase Shift (degrees) 100 C2 10nF 1000pF 0 C2 = 1000pF 10 C2 = 0 1 0.1 100 1k 10k 100k 100 1k 10k –3dB Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) PSRR vs FREQUENCY ISOLATION LEAKAGE CURRENT vs FREQUENCY 100k 100mA 60 54 Leakage Current (rms) 10mA PSRR (dB) 40 +VS1, +VS2 –VS1, –VS2 20 3500 Vrms 1mA 1500 Vrms 100µA 10µA 240 Vrms 1µA 0.1µA 0 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1 1M ISO120/121 10 100 1k Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 4 10k 100k 1M TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT) TA = +25°C; VS1 = VS2 = ±15V; and RL = 2kΩ, unless otherwise noted. IMR vs FREQUENCY SIGNAL RESPONSE vs CARRIER FREQUENCY 160 0 140 –20dB/dec (for comparison only) VOUT/VIN (dB) IMR (dB) 120 100 80 –20 –40 60 40 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 0 fIN (Hz) Frequency (Hz) fC fOUT (Hz) 0 fc /2 SYNCHRONIZATION RANGE at 25°C ±4Vp SINE WAVE INPUT TO EXT OSC 0 fC /2 3fC 0 fC /2 0 NOISE vs SMALL SIGNAL BANDWIDTH 12 10nF Typical Free Run Frequency Noise, eN (µV/ Hz) 10 1000pF 8 C 2 = C1 * 6 4 C2 = 2C1 2 *C1 ≤ 5000pF 0 0 1k 10k 100k C2 ≥ C1 Frequency (Hz) 0.1f–3dB 1M 0.2f–3dB 0.5f–3dB f–3dB Normalized Frequency SINE RESPONSE (f = 20kHz, C2 = 0) SINE RESPONSE (f = 2kHz, C2 = 0) +10 Output Voltage (V) +10 Output Voltage (V) C1 2fC 0 –10 0 500 0 –10 0 1000 50 Time (µs) Time (µs) FPO BLEED TO EDGE OF BOX 5 ISO120/121 100 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT) TA = +25°C; VS1 = VS2 = ±15V; and RL = 2kΩ, unless otherwise noted. STEP RESPONSE +10 +10 0 0 Output Voltage (V) Output Voltage (V) STEP RESPONSE –10 +10 0 –10 +10 0 –10 –10 0 250 0 500 50 100 Time (µs) Time (µs) THEORY OF OPERATION SYNCHRONIZED MODE A unique feature of the ISO120 and ISO121 is the ability to synchronize the modulator to an external signal source. This capability is useful in eliminating trouble-some beat frequencies in multi-channel systems and in rejecting AC signals and their harmonics. To use this feature, external capacitors are connected at C1 and C2 (Figure 1) to change the free-running carrier frequency. An external signal is applied to the Ext Osc pin. This signal forces the current source to switch at the frequency of the external signal. If VIN is zero, and the external source has a 50% duty cycle, operation proceeds as described above, except that the switching frequency is that of the external source. If the external signal has a duty cycle other than 50%, its average value is not zero. At start-up, the current source does not switch until the integrator establishes an output equal to the average DC value of the external signal. At this point, the external signal is able to trigger the current source, producing a triangular waveform, symmetrical about the new DC value, at the output of A1. For VIN = 0, this waveform has a 50% duty cycle. As VIN varies, the waveform retains its DC offset, but varies in duty cycle to maintain charge balance around A1. Operation of the demodulator is the same as outlined above. The ISO120 and ISO121 isolation amplifiers comprise input and output sections galvanically isolated by matched 1pF capacitors built into the ceramic barrier. The input is dutycycle modulated and transmitted digitally across the barrier. The output section receives the modulated signal, converts it back to an analog voltage and removes the ripple component inherent in the demodulation. The input and output sections are laser-trimmed for exceptional matching of circuitry common to both input and output sections. FREE-RUNNING MODE An input amplifier (A1, Figure1) integrates the difference between the input current (VIN/200kΩ) and a switched ±100µA current source. This current source is implemented by a switchable 200µA source and a fixed 100µA current sink. To understand the basic operation of the input section, assume that VIN = 0. The integrator will ramp in one direction until the comparator threshold is exceeded. The comparator and sense amp will force the current source to switch; the resultant signal is a triangular waveform with a 50% duty cycle. If VIN changes, the duty cycle of the integrator will change to keep the average DC value at the output of A1 near zero volts. This action converts the input voltage to a duty-cycle modulated triangular waveform at the output of A1 near zero volts. This action converts the input voltage to a duty-cycle modulated triangular waveform at the output of A1 with a frequency determined by the internal 150pF capacitor. The comparator generates a fast rise time square wave that is simultaneously fed back to keep A1 in charge balance and also across the barrier to a differential sense amplifier with high common-mode rejection characteristics. The sense amplifier drives a switched current source surrounding A2. The output stage balances the duty-cycle modulated current against the feedback current through the 200kΩ feedback resistor, resulting in an average value at the Sense pin equal to VIN. The sample and hold amplifiers in the output feedback loop serve to remove undesired ripple voltages inherent in the demodulation process. ISO120/121 Synchronizing to a Sine or Triangle Wave External Clock The ideal external clock signal for the ISO120/121 is a ±4V sine wave or ±4V, 50% duty-cycle triangle wave. The ext osc pin of the ISO120/121 can be driven directly with a ±3V to ±5V sine or 25% to 75% duty-cycle triangle wave and the ISO amp's internal modulator/demodulator circuitry will synchronize to the signal. Synchronizing to signals below 400kHz requires the addition of two external capacitors to the ISO120/121. Connect one capacitor in parallel with the internal modulator capacitor and connect the other capacitor in parallel with the internal demodulator capacitor as shown in Figure 1. 6 C1(1) C1H C2(1) Isolation Barrier C1L 200µA 200µA 1pF 1pF X X 1pF Sense 200kΩ 150pF 100µA VIN C2H C2L Sense 1pF 150pF 200kΩ Sense 100µA Signal Com 1 30kΩ Ext Osc A1 V OUT Signal Com 2 A2 16kΩ S/H G=1 16kΩ S/H G=6 50pF +V S1 Gnd 1 –V S1 +V S2 Gnd 2 –V S2 NOTE: (1) Optional. See text. FIGURE 1. Block Diagram. The value of the external modulator capacitor, C1, depends on the frequency of the external clock signal. Table I lists recommended values. EXTERNAL CLOCK FREQUENCY RANGE C1, C2 ISO120/121 MODULATOR, DEMODULATOR EXTERNAL CAPACITOR 400kHz to 700kHz 200kHz to 400kHz 100kHz to 200kHz 50kHz to 100kHz 20kHz to 50kHz 10kHz to 20kHz 5kHz to 10kHz none 500pF 1000pF 2200pF 4700pF 0.01µF 0.022µF Synchronizing to a 400kHz to 700kHz Square-Wave External Clock At frequencies above 400kHz, an internal clamp and filter provides signal conditioning so that a square-wave signal can be used to directly drive the ISO120/121. A square-wave external clock signal can be used to directly drive the ISO120/ 121 ext osc pin if: the signal is in the 400kHz to 700kHz frequency range with a 25% to 75% duty cycle, and ±3V to ±20V level. Details of the internal clamp and filter circuitry are shown in Figure 1. Synchronizing to a 10% to 90% Duty-cycle External Clock With the addition of the signal conditioning circuit shown in Figure 2, any 10% to 90% duty-cycle square-wave signal can be used to drive the ISO120/121 ext osc pin. With the values shown, the circuit can be driven by a 4Vp-p TTL signal. For a higher or lower voltage input, increase or decrease the 1kΩ resistor, RX, proportionally. e.g. for a ±4V square wave (8Vp-p) RX should be increased to 2kΩ. TABLE I. Recommended ISO120/121 External Modulator/ Demodulator Capacitor Values vs External Clock Frequency. The value of the external demodulator capacitor, C2, depends on the value of the external modulator capacitor. To assure stability, C2 must be greater than 0.8 • C1. A larger value for C2 will decrease bandwidth and improve stability: f − 3 dB ≈ The value of CX used in the Figure 2 circuit depends on the frequency of the external clock signal. Table II shows recommended capacitor values. Note: For external clock frequencies below 400kHz, external modulator/demodulator capacitors are required on the ISO120/121 as before. 1. 2 200 kΩ ( 150 pF + C 2 ) Where: f–3dB ≈ –3dB bandwidth of ISO amp with external C2 (Hz) C2 = External demodulator capacitor (f) For example, with C2 = 0.01µF, the f–3dB bandwidth of the ISO120/121 is approximately 600Hz. 7 ISO120/121 connected directly to VOUT or may be connected to a remote load to eliminate errors due to IR drops. Pins are provided for use of external integrator capacitors. The C1H and C2H pins are connected to the integrator summing junctions and are therefore particularly sensitive to external pickup. This sensitivity will most often appear as degraded IMR or PSR performance. AC or DC currents coupled into these pins results in VERROR = IERROR X 200kΩ at the output. Guarding of these pins to their respective Signal Common, or C1L and C2L is strongly recommended. For similar reasons, long traces or physically large capacitors are not desirable. If wound-foil capacitors are used, the outside foil should be connected to C1L and C2L, respectively. 10kΩ 1µF Sq Wave In CX RX 1kΩ OPA602 Triangle Out to ISO120/121 Ext Osc FIGURE 2. Square Wave to Triangle Wave Signal Conditioner for Driving ISO120/121 Ext Osc Pin. EXTERNAL CLOCK FREQUENCY RANGE CX 400kHz to 700kHz 200kHz to 400kHz 100kHz to 200kHz 50kHz to 100kHz 20kHz to 50kHz 10kHz to 20kHz 5kHz to 10kHz 30pF 180pF 680pF 1800pF 3300pF 0.01µF 0.022µF Optional Gain and Offset Adjustments Rated gain accuracy and offset performance can be achieved with no external adjustments, but the circuit of Figure 4a may be used to provide a gain trim of ±0.5% for values shown; greater range may be provided by increasing the size of R1 and R2. Every 2kΩ increase in R1 will give an additional 1% adjustment range, with R2 ≥ 2R1. If safety or convenience dictates location of the adjustment potentiometer on the other side of the barrier from the position shown in Figure 4a, the positions of R1 and R2 may be reversed. Gains greater than one may be obtained by using the circuit of Figure 4b. Note that the effect of input offset errors will be multiplied at the output in proportion to the increase in gain. Also, the small-signal bandwidth will be decreased in inverse proportion to the increase in gain. In most instances, a precision gain block at the input of the isolation amplifier will provide better overall performance. TABLE II. Recommended CX Values vs Frequency for Figure 2 Circuit. BASIC OPERATION Signal and Power Connections Figure 3 shows proper power and signal connections. Each power supply pin should be bypassed with 1µF tantalum capacitor located as close to the amplifier as possible. All ground connections should be run independently to a common point if possible. Signal Common on both input and output sections provide a high-impedance point for sensing signal ground in noisy applications. Signal Common must have a path to ground for bias current return and should be maintained within ±1V of Gnd. The output sense pin may be Figure 5 shows a method for trimming VOS of the ISO120 and ISO121. This circuit may be applied to either Signal Com (input or output) as desired for safety or convenience. With the values shown, ±15V supplies and unity gain, the circuit will provide ±150mV adjustment range and 0.25mV C1(1) Guard Isolation Barrier C1H C2(1) C1L VIN Guard C2L C2H Sense VOUT RL –VS2 – +VS2 Signal Com1 Gnd1 Ext(2) Osc Gnd 2 Signal Com 2 –VS1 – +VS1 + +1µF +VS1 + +1µF NOTE: (1) Optional. See text. (2) Ground if not used. FIGURE 3. Power and Signal Connections. ISO120/121 8 +VS2 + 1µF + +1µF resolution with a typical trim potentiometer. The output will have some sensitivity to power supply variations. For a ±100mV trim, power supply sensitivity is 8mV/V at the output. VIN output are not significant under these circumstances unless the input signal contains significant components above 250kHz. There are two ways to use these characteristics. One is to move the carrier frequency low enough that the troublesome signal components are attenuated to an acceptable level as shown in Signal Response vs Carrier Frequency. This in effect limits the bandwidth of the amplifier. The Synchronization Range performance curve shows the relationship between carrier frequency and the value of C1. To maintain stability, C2 must also be connected and must be equal to or larger in value than C1. C2 may be further increased in value for additional attenuation of the undesired signal components and provides the additional benefit of reducing the residual carrier ripple at the output. See the Bandwidth vs C2 performance curve. R2 2kΩ R1 1kΩ Sense VOUT Sense VOUT GND1 FIGURE 4a. Gain Adjust. VIN R1 || R2 GND1 When periodic noise from external sources such as system clocks and DC/DC converters are a problem, ISO120 and ISO121 can be used to reject this noise. The amplifier can be synchronized to an external frequency source, fEXT, placing the amplifier response curve at one of the frequency and amplitude nulls indicated in the Signal Response vs Carrier Frequency performance curve. For proper synchronization, choose C1 as shown in the Synchronization Range performance curve. Remember that C2 ≥ C1 is a necessary condition for stability of the isolation amplifier. This curve shows the range of lock at the fundamental frequency for a 4V sinusoidal signal source. The applications section shows the ISO120 and ISO121 synchronized to isolation power supplies, while Figure 6 shows circuitry with opto-isolation suitable for driving the Ext Osc input from TTL levels. R1 R2 Gain = 1 + ( R1 R2 + ) R1 200k FIGURE 4b. Gain Setting. +VS1 or +VS2 1MΩ 100kΩ –VS1 or –VS2 10kΩ Signal Com 1 or Signal Com 2 +5V +15V 200Ω 2.5kΩ 2 FIGURE 5. VOS Adjust. C2 8 Ext Osc on ISO120 (pin 22) 2.5kΩ CARRIER FREQUENCY CONSIDERATIONS As previously discussed, the ISO120 and ISO121 amplifiers transmit the signal across the iso-barrier by a duty-cycle modulation technique. This system works like any linear amplifier for input signals having frequencies below one half the carrier frequency, fC. For signal frequencies above fC/2, the behavior becomes more complex. The Signal Response vs Carrier Frequency performance curve describes this behavior graphically. The upper curve illustrates the response for input signals varying from DC to fC/2. At input frequencies at or above fC/2, the device generates an output signal component that varies in both amplitude and frequency, as shown by the lower curve. The lower horizontal scale shows the periodic variation in the frequency of the output component. Note that at the carrier frequency and its harmonics, both the frequency and amplitude of the response go the zero. These characteristics can be exploited in certain applications. It should be noted that when C1 is zero, the carrier frequency is nominally 500kHz and the –3dB point of the amplifier is 60kHz. Spurious signals at the 6 C1 fIN 10kΩ TTL 5 3 6N136 C1 = ( 140E-6 fIN ) – 350pF C2 = 10 X C1, with a minimum 10nF FIGURE 6. Synchronization with Isolated Drive Circuit for Ext Osc Pin. ISOLATION MODE VOLTAGE Isolation mode voltage (IMV) is the voltage appearing between isolated grounds Gnd 1 and Gnd 2. IMV can induce error at the output as indicated by the plots of IMV vs Frequency. It should be noted that if the IMV frequency exceeds fC/2, the output will display spurious outputs in a manner similar to that described above, and the amplifier response will be identical to that shown in the Signal Response vs Carrier Frequency performance curve. This occurs 9 ISO120/121 because IMV-induced errors behave like input-referred error signals. To predict the total IMR, divide the isolation voltage by the IMR shown in IMR vs Frequency performance curve and compute the amplifier response to this input-referred error signal from the data given in the Signal Response vs Carrier Frequency performance curve. Due to effects of very high-frequency signals, typical IMV performance can be achieved only when dV/dT of the isolation mode voltage falls below 1000V/µs. For convenience, this is plotted in the typical performance curves for the ISO120 and ISO121 as a function of voltage and frequency for sinusoidal voltages. When dV/dT exceeds 1000V/µs but falls below 20kV/µs, performance may be degraded. At rates of change above 20kV/µs, the amplifier may be damaged, but the barrier retains its full integrity. Lowering the power supply voltages below ±15V may decrease the dV/dT to 500V/µs for typical performance, but the maximum dV/dT of 20kV/µs remains unchanged. effectively shorting itself out. This action redistributes electrical charge within the dielectric and is known as partial discharge. If, as is the case with AC, the applied voltage gradient across the device continues to rise, another partial discharge cycle begins. The importance of this phenomenon is that, if the discharge does not occur, the insulation system retains its integrity. If the discharge begins, and is allowed to continue, the action of the ions and electrons within the defect will eventually degrade any organic insulation system in which they occur. The measurement of partial discharge is still useful in rating the devices and providing quality control of the manufacturing process. Since the ISO120 and ISO121 do not use organic insulation, partial discharge is non-destructive. The inception voltage for these voids tends to be constant, so that the measurement of total charge being redistributed within the dielectric is a very good indicator of the size of the voids and their likelihood of becoming an incipient failure. The bulk inception voltage, on the other hand, varies with the insulation system, and the number of ionization defects and directly establishes the absolute maximum voltage (transient) that can be applied across the test device before destructive partial discharge can begin. Measuring the bulk extinction voltage provides a lower, more conservative voltage from which to derive a safe continuous rating. In production, measuring at a level somewhat below the expected inception voltage and then derating by a factor related to expectations about system transients is an accepted practice. Leakage current is determined solely by the impedance of the 2pF barrier capacitance and is plotted in the Isolation Leakage Current vs Frequency curve. ISOLATION VOLTAGE RATINGS Because a long-term test is impractical in a manufacturing situation, the generally accepted practice is to perform a production test at a higher voltage for some shorter time. The relationship between actual test voltage and the continuous derated maximum specification is an important one. Historically, Burr-Brown has chosen a deliberately conservative one: VTEST = (2 X ACrms continuous rating) + 1000V for 10 seconds, followed by a test at rated ACrms voltage for one minute. This choice was appropriate for conditions where system transients are not well defined. Partial Discharge Testing Not only does this test method provide far more qualitative information about stress-withstand levels than did previous stress tests, but it provides quantitative measurements from which quality assurance and control measures can be based. Tests similar to this test have been used by some manufacturers, such as those of high-voltage power distribution equipment, for some time, but they employed a simple measurement of RF noise to detect ionization. This method was not quantitative with regard to energy of the discharge, and was not sensitive enough for small components such as isolation amplifiers. Now, however, manufacturers of HV test equipment have developed means to quantify partial discharge. VDE, the national standards group in Germany and an acknowledged leader in high-voltage test standards, has developed a standard test method to apply this powerful technique. Use of partial discharge testing is an improved method for measuring the integrity of an isolation barrier. Recent improvements in high-voltage stress testing have produced a more meaningful test for determining maximum permissible voltage ratings, and Burr-Brown has chosen to apply this new technology in the manufacture and testing of the ISO120 and ISO121. Partial Discharge When an insulation defect such as a void occurs within an insulation system, the defect will display localized corona or ionization during exposure to high-voltage stress. This ionization requires a higher applied voltage to start the discharge and lower voltage to maintain it or extinguish it once started. The higher start voltage is known as the inception voltage, while the extinction voltage is that level of voltage stress at which the discharge ceases. Just as the total insulation system has an inception voltage, so do the individual voids. A voltage will build up across a void until its inception voltage is reached, at which point the void will ionize, ISO120/121 To accommodate poorly-defined transients, the part under test is exposed to voltage that is 1.6 times the continuousrated voltage and must display ≤5pC partial discharge level in a 100% production test. 10 APPLICATIONS The ISO120 and ISO121 isolation amplifiers are used in three categories of applications: 2. Accurate isolation of signals from severe ground noise and, 3. Fault protection from high voltages in analog measurements. 1. Accurate isolation of signals from high voltage ground potentials, Figures 7 through 12 show a variety of Application Circuits. APPLICATION CIRCUITS 20µH + 'E +15V 0.3µF 10µF TO PWS740-2 4 6 8 +V IN 5 PWS740-1 3 0.3µF PWS740-3 2 0.3µF 0.3µF TO 6 3 1 1 4 3 6 4 5 20kΩ To other channels +15V 20pF 1.0µF IL = 0-20mA –VS1 1.0µF 4 RL ≤ 600Ω 3 1.0µF 22 1.0µF –15V 23 0-5V 16 15 10 VN2222 ISO120 11 12 1/4W 250Ω 0.1% 9 +15V System Uses: 1 - Oscillator/Driver 8 - Transformers 8 - Bridges 8 - ISO120s 8 - Transistors VN2222 8 - Zener Diodes, 6.2V, 400mW, 20% Not all components shown. 24 20kΩ 21 6.2V 400mW –15V FIGURE 7. Eight-channel Isolated 0-20mA Loop Driver. 11 ISO120/121 3θ Y-Connected Power Transformer +VS1 –VS1 +VS2 –VS2 +VS1 120Vrms 100A 1 3 4 15 200kΩ 0.005 Power Resistor 2 8 C1 + 10 INA110 0.001µF 1 200kΩ – 9 7 6 –VSI 16 2 11 10 23 ISO 120 21 24 22 VOUT 13 14 C2 9 12 C1 = 1000pF C2 = 1000pF Differential input accurately senses power resistor voltage. Two resistors protect INA110 from open power resistor. High frequency spike reject filter has fCO = 400Hz. FIGURE 8. Isolated Powerline Monitor. 1mV 5MΩ 5.00V 0V Calibration Signal 1kΩ +VS1 Calibration Left Arm 1/2W 300kΩ 50kΩ On 500pF NE2H(2) –VS1 200pF Calibration 1/2W 300kΩ Right Arm On C1 +VS1 +VS1 50kΩ NE2H 2 21 22 19 37 ISO 18 121 20 17 40 23 38 24 39 3 4 +VS2 –VS2 –VS1 +VS1 –VS1 500pF C2 1 0.0082(1) 15 12 4 + 13 7 11 5 INA102 10 6 – 8 14 9 0.0082 –VS1 +VS1 +VS1 1/2W 300kΩ 180kΩ 7 6 2 32 20kΩ Gain = 1000 OPA121 29 3 Right Leg NE2H –VS1 4 20pF PWS 1 –VS1 726A 4 14 16 1 20µH 0.3 NOTE: (1) All capacitor values in µF unless otherwise noted. Diodes are IN4148. (2) NE2H: Neon bulb, max striking voltage 95VAC. FIGURE 9. Right-Leg Driven ECG Amplifier (with defibrillator protection and calibration). ISO120/121 12 +VS2 10kΩ 23 3 +V 5kΩ 15 V= e1 =12V 10kΩ 11 ISO 21 120 22 e2 =12V 10 2 9, 12 4 16 –V Multiplexer 24 e1 Charge/Discharge Control Control Section +V –V e49 =12V 23 21 e50 =12V 3 +V 7 11 ISO 120 10kΩ 4 5kΩ 15 25kΩ 10 25kΩ 5 2 9, 12 22 24 10kΩ 4 16 –V 25kΩ 6 INA105 3 1 V= e50 2 25kΩ FIGURE 10. Battery Monitor for a 600V Battery Power System. 3 1mA 1mA 10 8 5 RS 150Ω +VS = 15V on PWS740 XTR101 0.01µF 6 4 R1 100Ω 11 7 RTD (PT100) 7 RL 250Ω 3 250Ω R2 2.5kΩ 3 5 INA105 1 2 4 6 23 11 21 ISO 120 22 10 VOUT 9 4 24 2mA Sync Gnd –VS = –15V NOTE: Some ISO120 connections left out for clarity. on PWS740 FIGURE 11. Isolated 4-20mA Instrument Loop. (RTD shown). 13 ISO120/121 23 10 VOUT1 11 ISO 120 9 16 12 V– 15 V+ 1 4 VOUT2 22 Ext Osc 24 3 +VS1 0.3µF 4 ISO 120 9 1 2 12 V– 15 V+ 4 1 20kΩ Gnd2 0.3µF 4 8 5 6 3 3 1 2 3 6 5 4 4 VIN2 20pF 20kΩ PWS740-3 6 PWS740-2 6 21 22 Ext Osc 3 +VS2 24 –VS2 20pF PWS740-3 3 V+ VIN1 11 16 –VS1 Gnd1 21 23 10 PWS740-2 4 Up to 6 more channels PWS740-1 6 3 5 20µH 10µF 0.3µF 0.3µF FIGURE 12. Synchronized-Multichannel Isolation System. ISO120/121 14