Isolation Amplifiers: Bridging the Gap Between Worlds
Isolation amplifiers are specialized electronic circuits that transmit signals between electrically isolated environments. They prevent unwanted ground loops and protect sensitive equipment from high-voltage transients, making them crucial for applications involving hazardous voltages, medical devices, and industrial automation.
Over the years, isolation amplifiers have evolved from bulky, discrete components to highly integrated, miniaturized circuits with improved accuracy and bandwidth. Recent advancements include digital isolation techniques, offering enhanced performance and compatibility with digital systems.
Key features include high isolation voltage, common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), and bandwidth. Different types cater to specific needs, such as AC or DC coupling, single-ended or differential inputs, and varying degrees of isolation.
The market for isolation amplifiers is driven by increasing demand for safety and reliability in medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. The trend toward miniaturization, higher bandwidth, and integration with digital technologies is likely to continue shaping the future of this category.
- Texas Instruments ISO124P
- Texas Instruments AMC1311QDWVRQ1
- Texas Instruments AMC1211AQDWVRQ1
- Broadcom/AVAGO HCPL-7800A-000E
- Analog Devices AD202JY
- Analog Devices AD204JY
- Analog Devices AD210BN
- Analog Devices AD210JN
- Analog Devices AD215AY
- Analog Devices AD215BY
- Analog Devices AD203SN
- Analog Devices AD204KN
- Analog Devices AD204KY
- Analog Devices ADUM3190BRQZ-RL7
- Analog Devices ADUM3190SRQZ-RL7
- Analog Devices ADUM3190TRQZ-RL7
- Analog Devices ADUM3190WSRQZ
- Analog Devices ADUM3190WSRQZ-RL7
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- Analog Devices ADUM3190WTRQZ-RL7